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1 Penny - Sihtric Anlafsson Long cross; REX
| Silver | 1.31 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Hiberno-Norse Kingdom of Dublin (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Sigtrygg II Silkbeard Olafsson (995-1036) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1000-1010 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Penny (997-1205) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.31 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Long voided cross, pellet in center, with triple crescent ends
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ SIEL Θ ÐYF✠ LNIEIMIIV
Translation: Siel of Dublin
Comment
An Hiberno-Norse Phase I, Class B Long Cross Penny, Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II (see link) Dublin mint; Siel, moneyer. Struck circa AD 1000-1010.Example produced by moneyer Faermin. Reverse legend ✠ FÆREMAN M • O DYFLI:
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Viking and Christian influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features a depiction of Sihtric Anlafsson, the King of Dublin, with a long cross and the title "REX" (Latin for "king") written above him. This reflects the Viking influence on the coin's design, as the long cross was a common motif in Viking art. However, the coin's reverse (back) side features a more traditional Christian design, with a cross and a crescent moon on either side of a central pelican, symbolizing the Christian belief in the pelican's selflessness and devotion to its young. This blending of religious and cultural influences makes the coin a fascinating artifact of the Hiberno-Norse Kingdom of Dublin's history and cultural exchange.
