Ruler:
Sihtric Silkbeard
(Struck in the name of)
Beorhtnoth
Mint:
Dublin
Mint:
Winchester
Hiberno-Norse, Sihtric III (984-c.1030), silver penny, Phase I, Long Cross type, c.1000, in the name of Sihtric but the reverse copying a Winchester coin of Byrhtnoth; obv. +SITRC REX DYFLN; rev. +BY RHTIO ÐMIO RINI (same dies as specimen in Stockholm, NNÅ 1972, p.39, pl, A, 4), 1.30g. Found at Valance Farm, Ickleton, Cambs, Sept. 2006 (EMC 2006.0378).
History note: From Faulkner; found at Valance Farm, Ickleton, Cambridgeshire, September 2006.
Method of acquisition: Bought (2006-10-20) by Faulkner, Henry W.
Circa 995 -
Object composed of silver Diameter 19.4 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 1.3 g
Inscription present: legend around bust left.
Inscription present: legend in angles of and broken by long double cross w. omega-shaped terminals.
Accession number: CM.683-2006
Primary reference Number: 218188
EMC: 2006.0378
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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