Important British and World Coins

Hiberno-Norse issues (c.995-c.1150), Penny, Sihtric, Dublin, bust left, inverted crozier behind, ihtrc rex idifni, rev. -arifiinii o dici, voided long cross, pellet in centre and each quarter, 1.02g/7h (SCBI Copenhagen 85-9, same obv. die; S 6125A). Hairline crack, otherwise extremely fine with attractive dark tone (£400-500)

Provenance:
‘MacDuinnsleibhe’ Collection, Bonhams Auction, 24 February 2004, lot 83