IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19mm, 1.48 g, 6h). Phase II coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Dublin mint; ‘Car,’ moneyer. Struck circa 1015-1035. EF.CNG Feature Auction 124 British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19mm, 1.48 g, 6h). Phase II coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Dublin mint; ‘Car,’ moneyer. Struck circa 1015-1035. Draped bust left; quatrefoil of pellets to right / + CAR MN Θ DУF LINR, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends; pellets in quarters. SCBI 8 (BM), –; SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 57; SCBI 32 (Ulster), 37 (same dies); D&F 23; SCBC 6122. EF. Rare moneyer. |