Hiberno-Norse Silver Penny, Phase 1, Class C (Helmet type). Struck in the name of Sihtric, King of Dublin. Dublin mint signature, Moneyer Car

Irish Coin Daily: Hiberno-Norse Silver Penny (Phase I, Class C – Helmet Type) in the name of Sihtric / Moneyer: CAR (of Dublin)

Date: c. 1009-1011 Description: Hiberno-Norse Silver Penny, Phase 1, Class C (Imitating Æthelred II’s Helmet type). Struck in the name of Sihtric, King of Dublin. Dublin mint signature, Moneyer: Car Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 1.2 g References: Seaby 6113 Provenance: Whyte’s of Dublin Sales February 1996, Lot 629 16th April, 2011, Lot 469 Extremely Fine…

Henry III (1216-1272), Penny, Class 1c – Sexfoil in bottom right-hand corner, small triangle on band of crown. Moneyer, Davi (David of Enfield)

Irish Coin Daily: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 1c (Davi of Dublin) – sexfoil to right of bust, small triangle on band of crown

Date: c. 1251-1254 Description: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 1c, Dublin, DAVI ON DIVELI, sexfoil to right of bust, star by sceptre head. Weight: 1.22g References: Dykes D; SCBI Ulster –; S 6237; DF 55 Nicely struck; obverse is a little bit off-centre on an almost round flan, showing weak/worn design (sexfoil in bottom right-hand corner,…

Henry III (1216-1272), Penny, class Id, Dublin, Ricard, ricard on dive, sexfoil to right of bust, (faint) star by sceptre head, 1.33g/3h (Dykes D; SCBI Ulster 440; S 6239; DF 55). Light find patina, better than very fine, rare

Irish Coin Daily: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 1d (Ricard of Dublin) – Sexfoil to right of bust, double band on crown

Date: c. 1251-1254 Description: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 1d, Dublin, RICARD ON DIVE, sexfoil to right of bust, star by sceptred head. Weight: 1.33g References: Dykes D; SCBI Ulster 440; S 6239; DF 55 Nicely struck, well-centred on an almost round flan, showing clear design (sexfoil to right of bust, faint star by sceptred head)…

Hiberno-Norse / Hiberno-Scandinavian Phase II Silver Penny. Dublin mint attributed to Sihtric, King of Dublin and struck by Siult, moneyer of Dublin

Irish Coin Daily: Hiberno-Norse, Phase II (Long Cross & Pellets) Silver Penny, Sihtric of Dublin / Moneyer: Siult of Dublin

Date: c. 1018-1035 Description: An Hiberno-Norse / Hiberno-Scandinavian Phase II Silver Penny. Dublin mint attributed to Sihtric, King of Dublin and struck by Siult, moneyer of Dublin. Diameter: 19 mm Weight: 1.45 g  References: SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 62–3; SCBC 6122; O’S Type 3; Hildebrand 73 Some light deposits and a few minor marks. Lightly toned.…

John (as King, 1199-1216), Third coinage, Penny, Dublin, Johan, iohan on dive, pellet on tip of the third ray, 1.58g

Irish Coin Daily: John (as King of Ireland) Silver Penny, Mint: Dublin, Moneyer: Johan

Date: c.1208/9-1216 Description: John as King England & Ireland, Silver Penny. Slightly weak of strike and with some doubling on the reverse. Struck by an extremely rare moneyer (Johan). Mint: Dublin Moneyer: Johan of Dublin Weight: 1.58 g References: SCBI Ulster, pl. XVI, 19, same dies; S 6228A; DF 50 Attractive toning. Good Very Fine…

Ireland Penny John, Third 'Rex' Coinage Dublin mint moneyer WillemP, 18mm, 1.37g. D&F 50, S. 6228A

Irish Coin Daily: John (as King of Ireland) Silver Penny, Mint: Dublin, Moneyer: WillelmP

Date: c. 1199-1216 Description: John (as King of Ireland) Penny, Dublin mint signature Mint: Dublin Moneyer: WillelmP Diameter: 18 mm Weight: 1.37 g References: SCBI 22 (Copenhagen) –; D&F 50; SCBC 6228A Fine (F), toned, weak in spots. Obverse: Crowned facing bust, holding cruciform scepter; rosette to right; all within triangle, legend around +IOHAN REX…

John, as Lord of Ireland, 1190-98 (Third Coinage, Dominus + Cross Pommée Issue) Carrickfergus mint, Roberd, moneyer

Irish Coin Daily: John (as Lord of Ireland) Third coinage, Halfpenny, Mint: Carrickfergus, Moneyer: Roberd

Date: c. 1190-1199 Description: John (as Lord of Ireland) Third coinage, Halfpenny, Carrickfergus mint signature Mint: Carrickfergus Moneyer: Roberd Diameter: 15 mm Weight: 0.69 g References: Withers VI 1/a; O’S, Earliest 1; SCBC 6214 Not a great coin to look at – chipped flan, plus weak strike. Almost Fine (aF) but, crucially, the King’s name…

Henry III (1216-1272) Penny class 2d, Dublin, RICARD ON DIVE, Extra wide shoulders , 1.29g (S 6243)

Irish Coin Daily: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 2d (Ricard of Dublin)

Date: c. 1251-1254 Description: Henry III Silver Penny, Class 2d, Dublin, RICARD ON DIVE, Extra wide shoulders , 1.29g Weight: 1.29g References: S 62423 Nicely struck, well-centred on an almost round flan, showing clear design (wide shoulder) details. A little bit worn in places but a solid Very Fine (VF) grade Scarce Obverse: Crowned facing bust,…

Hiberno-Norse Phase II Penny, Worcester mint, Penny, 17mm, 0.69g. Obv. ИHRNΛR∂ ΛN REX I, rev. PVLFRIC ON PIRH MΘINI

Irish Coin Daily: Hiberno-Norse, Phase II Silver Penny, Sihtric of Dublin (Moneyer: Wulfric of Worcester) – Ш on neck, pellet-in-annulet behind neck

Date: c. 1018-1035 Description: An Hiberno-Norse. Phase II Penny. Dublin mint attributed to Sihtric, King of Dublin, moneyer: Wulfric of Worcester (Weorgoranceaster) with draped bust left, Ш on neck, pellet-in-annulet behind neck. Diameter: 17 mm Weight: 0.69 g  References: SCBI 8 (BM), 111 (same dies); SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 104 (same dies); SCBI 32 (Belfast), 115…

Hiberno-Norse Phase I, Class B Long Cross Penny, 20mm 1.31g, Obv. SIHTRC RE+ ÐYFNI + Rev. + SIEL Θ ÐYF+LNIEIMIIV (O'S 3, Hilderbrand 72, SCBC 6103)

Irish Coin Daily: Hiberno-Norse, Phase I (Long Cross) Silver Penny, in the name of Sihtric (Dublin mint / Moneyer: Siel)

Date: c. 995-1015 Description: An Hiberno-Norse Phase I, Class B Long Cross Penny, Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Dublin mint; Siel, moneyer. Struck circa AD 1000-1010. Diameter: 20 mm Weight: 1.31 g References: O’S Type 3; Hilderbrand 72; SCBI 8 (British Museum), 22 (same dies); SCBC 6103 Some very light porosity under attractive…