IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.35 g, 7h). Phase I coinage, Long Cross type. Dublin mint; Faeremin, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010.Electronic Auction 460 British, Silver Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.35 g, 7h). Phase I coinage, Long Cross type. Dublin mint; Faeremin, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010. draped bust left; pellet behind / + FÆ NEMI N M·Θ DYNI, voided long cross, with triple crescent ends. Cf. O'S 6; D&F 18; SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 8-15; SCBC 6103. Brightly cleaned, small scratch on reverese. Near EF. |