Date: c. 1018-1035

Description:

Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Silver penny (18.5mm, 0.85 g, 12h). Phase II coinage, Long Cross type. Uncertain mint signature; ‘Nerrnii,’ moneyer. O’S –; SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 82 (same dies); D&F 23; SCBC 6125.

• Good VF (gVF)
• Toned, struck from worn dies.

Obverse:

• draped bust left; two pellets before, cross behind
• + HNTRC RE+ II·N[…]

Reverse:

• voided long cross, with triple crescent ends; pellet in each angle
• + NER RNII II MO IEIT

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Hiberno-Norse
  • Phase II
    • Mint uncertain
    • Moneyer = Nerrnii
• Hammered

Further Reading:

• O’Brien Coin Guide: Anglo-Saxon Coins & Their Links to Ireland
• O’Brien Coin Guide: Who Introduced Anglo-Saxon Coins to Ireland and why ?
• O’Brien Coin Guide: Introduction to the Hiberno-Norse Coinages of the Late 10th & Early 11th C
  • Blog Post: The “life & times” of Sihtric Silkenbeard, King of Dublin