© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
1 Penny - Sihtric Anlafsson Crux type; bust left
| Silver | 1.43 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 | 995-1020 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Penny (997-1205) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#307050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Voided cross within linear circle, letters in each angle, legend surrounding
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C R V X
+ EOLE Θ- DIFLIME ⋮
Translation: Eole of Dublin
Comment
Imitative of the English crux type of Aethelred (see link).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Sihtric Anlafsson, a Viking king who ruled the Hiberno-Norse Kingdom of Dublin in the early 11th century. The coin's design, known as the "Crux type," shows Sihtric with a bust left portrait, which is a unique representation of a Viking ruler during that time period.
