Lot 1156
SCANDINAVIA. 11th century AD. AR Penny (20mm, 1.24 g, 7h). Imitating the Small Cross type of Æthelred II of England. ‘Lincoln’ mint; ‘Swiferleth,’ moneyer. Struck circa 1013-1020s. VF.
Charming Imitation
Sold
$1,000
Est.
$1,000
Starting Bid: $600
Live Auction
CNG Feature Auction 127
Live bidding began Sep 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT
Description
SCANDINAVIA. 11th century AD. AR Penny (20mm, 1.24 g, 7h). Imitating the Small Cross type of Æthelred II of England. ‘Lincoln’ mint; ‘Swiferleth,’ moneyer. Struck circa 1013-1020s. Diademed and draped bust left / + SVIFERLEÐ M–O LILIИ, small cross pattée. Malmer –; SCBI 36 (Berlin), 998 var. (rev. legend; same obv. die); SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1473 (same dies). Double struck, a few peck marks. VF. Charming style. Likely of Danish origin. Click here for a video presentation on this collection.

From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, purchased from J. Linzalone, 2010.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 127 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 17-18 September 2024. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 18 September at 2 PM ET.

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