IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (18mm, 0.78 g, 7h). Phase II coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Uncertain mint and moneyer. Struck circa 1015-1035.CNG Feature Auction 117 British, Silver Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (18mm, 0.78 g, 7h). Phase II coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Uncertain mint and moneyer. Struck circa 1015-1035. Draped bust left; cross pommée to right / Voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends; small pellets in first, second, and and fourth quarters, five(?) small pellets in third. O'S Type 3; SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 79-80 (same dies); SCBC 6125. Slightly double struck from worn dies. Toned. VF. Rare. |