Date: c. 1130-1150

Description:

An Hiberno-Norse, Phase VII, Silver Bracteate Penny. Cross over quatrefoil, pellet in each angle, “legend” of “I’s” around

References: S.6202G

Small edge chip from contemporary mount breaking off.

• Very Fine (VF)
• Very rare

Obverse:

• Cross over quatrefoil, pellet in each angle
• Pseudo-legend of “I’s” around

Reverse:

• Brockage image of Obverse design, i.e. a true bracteate

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Hiberno-Norse
  • Phase 7
    • 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