© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Penny In the name of Aethelred; Small cross
| Silver | 1.17 g | - |
| Issuer | Hiberno-Norse Kingdom of Dublin (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Sigtrygg II Silkbeard Olafsson (995-1036) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1010-1016 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Penny (997-1205) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#405104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short cross within inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ NDERMIN OMO DIFL
Comment
Imitative of the Aethelred last small cross type of England (see link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a small cross on the reverse side, which was a common design element in Hiberno-Norse coins of the time period. The cross was likely added to the coin to symbolize the Christian faith of the ruling king, Aethelred, and to showcase the influence of Christianity in the Hiberno-Norse Kingdom of Dublin.
