Date: c. 1130-1150

Hiberno-Norse, Early-Mid 12th C Silver Penny. Phase VII coinage / Semi-bracteate type. Uncertain mint signature & moneyer. Crude draped bust left; trefoil before / Voided cross botonée

Hiberno-Norse, Early-mid 12th century Silver Penny. Phase VII coinage / Semi-bracteate type. Uncertain mint signature and moneyer, struck c. 1130-1150. Crude draped bust left; trefoil before / Voided cross botonée.

• Heavily chipped, but overall Very fine (VF)
• Toned
• Very rare

References:

• O’S 66; SCBI 8 (BM) 253; SCBC 6192

Description:

Hiberno-Norse.

• Good VF (gVF)
• Very rare

Obverse:

• Crude draped bust left; trefoil before
• Blundered and illegible (pseudo-) legend around.

Reverse:

• Voided cross botonée
• Blundered and illegible (pseudo-) legend around.

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Hiberno-Norse
  • Phase VII
    • Class A
      • Semi-Bracteate (double sided / designs + ‘ghosted’ on either side)
• 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