1 Penny - Sihtric Anlafsson Late long cross; EIRIE

Features

Issuer Hiberno-Norse Kingdom of Dublin (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia)
King Sigtrygg II Silkbeard Olafsson (995-1036)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1015-1035
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Penny (997-1205)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
55158
References Sp# 6123
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Draped bust left, pellet behind neck

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ SIHTRC REX DYFLM

Translation: Sihtric, King of Dublin

Reverse

Voided cross with small pellet at center, triple crescent tips, and small pellet in each quadrant

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ EIRIE MNΘNM DILHBI

Translation: Eirie moneyer in Dublin

Mint

Royal Irish Mint, Dublin, Ireland (995-1695)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1015-1035) 

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