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Penny - Anlaf Sihtricsson 2nd reign
| Silver | 1.31 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Viking Kingdom of York (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Olaf Kvaran (Óláfr Sigtryggsson) (941-944, 948-952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 948-952 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.31 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Small cross pattée within inner circle, moneyer's name around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + R·A·ÐVCF MONET R
Translation: Radulf, moneyer.
Comment
English coins of the Hiberno-Norse Vikings, later period (939-954), Anlaf Sithtricsson (Cuaran), second reign (948-952);Circumscription Cross type, Eoferwic (York) mint; Radulf, moneyer.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of a Viking warrior, which suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of propaganda to promote the Viking culture and military prowess.
