Date: c. 1075-80

Description:

An Hiberno-Norse, Phase V, Class B Silver Penny. Bust left with large hand on neck. Reverse similar to William I Two Stars type.

• Diameter: 16 mm

References: S.6156

• Good Very Fine (gVF)
• Toned
• Extremely rare

Obverse:

• Draped bust left; large hand on neck
• Blundered and illegible (pseudo-) legend around

Reverse:

• Quadrilateral over cross with pellets.
• Three pellets within each of the four quarters
• Blundered and illegible (pseudo-) legend around.

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Hiberno-Norse
  • Phase 5
    • Class B
• Hammered

Other Coins in this Series:

• Check List: Hiberno-Norse Coinage
  

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