ANGLO-SAXON, Anglo-Viking (Hiberno-Norse Northumbria). St. Peter coinage. Circa 921-927. AR Penny (20mm, 1.23 g, 3h). Sword/Cross type (BMC 1). York mint. Struck under Sihtric II Caech.CNG Feature Auction 115 British, Silver Sold For $ 9 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Anglo-Viking (Hiberno-Norse Northumbria). St. Peter coinage. Circa 921-927. AR Penny (20mm, 1.23 g, 3h). Sword/Cross type (BMC 1). York mint. Struck under Sihtric II Caech. SCIPE/TR MO in two lines, voided sword and trefoil between, cross flanked by pellets above, voided hammer separating legend below / + EB◊R·A·CE CIV, small cross pattée; pellets in quarters. Stewart & Lyon dies 11/– (unlisted rev. die); EMC 2018.0435 (this coin); North 555; SCBC 1014. Some light earthen deposits. Toned. Good VF. A pleasing specimen. Rare. |