Record ID: LON-3AC64A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Early Medieval silver Hiberno-Norse penny of Sigtrygg (Sihtric) II Silkbeard Olafsson King of Dublin dating from 995-1036. This is a Phase I, Class B coinage, Long Cross type. Moneyer Beorhtnoth Mint of Dublin. (possibly from the Winchester mint) Obverse: Draped bust left; pellet to right Obverse inscription: + SIHTRC RE+ DYFLNII Reverse: Voided long cross, with pellet at centre and triple-crescent ends Reverse inscription: + BIR HTNΘ Ð M’Θ RINI Dimensions: diameter: 18.15mm; weight: 2.03g
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2020
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