IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19mm, 1.44 g, 11h). Phase I coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Winchester(?) mint signature; ‘Byrntioth’, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010.CNG Feature Auction 117 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 (19mm, 1.44 g, 11h). Phase I coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Winchester(?) mint signature; ‘Byrntioth’, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010. + SIHTRC RE+ DYFLNII, draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + BYRNTIΘÐ M’Θ RINI, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. O'S Type 3; SCBI 8 (British Museum), 40; SCBC 6103. Slight crimp and light die flaws. Good VF. Rare with ‘Winchester’ mint signature. |