IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Circa 1035-1055/60. AR Penny (17mm, 0.93 g, 12h). Phase III coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Uncertain mint and moneyer. Struck circa 1035-1060.CNG Feature Auction 117 British, Silver Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Circa 1035-1055/60. AR Penny (17mm, 0.93 g, 12h). Phase III coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Uncertain mint and moneyer. Struck circa 1035-1060. Draped bust left / Voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends; ‘hand; symbols in alternating quarters. O'S Type 3; SCBI 8 (BM), 86 (same dies); SCBC 6132. Metal on obverse. Toned. Good VF. Remarkably clear, if garbled, legends. |