IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (20mm, 1.49 g, 6h). Phase I coinage. Imitating Long Cross type and in the name of Æthelred II. York mint signature; Hilduf, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010.Electronic Auction 492 British, Silver Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (20mm, 1.49 g, 6h). Phase I coinage. Imitating Long Cross type and in the name of Æthelred II. York mint signature; Hilduf, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010. + ÆÐELRED RE+ ΛIGLIΘ, draped bust left; small cross pattée behind neck / + HIL DVLF M•Θ EΘFR, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends; pellet in 4th quarter. O'S Type 3; SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 30 (same dies); SCBC 6107. Toned, peck marks. VF. Interesting. |