© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
1 Penny - Anonymous Short cross type
| Silver | 0.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Hiberno-Norse Kingdom of Dublin (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1065-1095 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Penny (997-1205) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#405421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short voided cross with pellet at center. Degenerate legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: : IN .... GINN .. NN.. INNLHDIII
Comment
Though Bruun Rasmussen attributes this coin as “…unpublished type … S6177,” it appears to fit well an attribution of S.6142 Phase V ("Bust l. R: As rev. of Cnut short cross").
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and political exchange between the Hiberno-Norse Kingdom of Dublin and other kingdoms in the British Isles and Frisia. The coin's design, featuring a short cross, was likely influenced by the Viking invasions of Ireland during the 10th century and the subsequent integration of Norse and Irish cultures. Despite being made of silver, the coin was likely used for everyday transactions and had a relatively low value, reflecting the economic and social dynamics of the time.
