The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins & Tokens formed by Marvin Lessen

Hiberno-Scandinavian period, Phase II, Penny, series A, in imitation of the Long Cross type of Æthelred II, with the name of Sihtric and an unblundered rev. legend, sihtric re + dyfli, cross pattée behind bust, rev. færemin mio dyfli, pellet in each angle, 1.24g/12h (Dolley A1/a; SCBI BM 66, Copenhagen 58 and Ulster 51, same rev. die; Lane 17ff; S 6122; DF 23). Crack down arm of cross skilfully repaired, otherwise good very fine, toned £200-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: Davissons Mailbid Sale 2, 30 November 1993 (213)