1 Penny (Scratched die) (1055-1060) front 1 Penny (Scratched die) (1055-1060) back
1 Penny (Scratched die) (1055-1060) photo
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1 Penny Scratched die

 
- 0.66 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Hiberno-Norse Kingdom of Dublin (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1055-1060
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Penny (997-1205)
Weight
0.66 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#335782
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Voided long cross, with triple crescent ends; with symbols in angles

Script: Latin

Lettering: IIrI VIII VIV IDCI

Comment

No mint marks or moneyer.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Sihtric Silkbeard, who was a Viking king of Dublin and ruled from 1042 to 1046. The coin features a scratched die, which suggests that it may have been minted using a damaged or worn-out die, which was a common practice during this time period. Despite its scratched die, the coin still maintains its value and historical significance as a piece of currency from the Hiberno-Norse Kingdom of Dublin.