Ireland, Hiberno Norse Penny Phase III his head and upper body

his head and upper body facing

AGC 224 dies 22/a

perfectly struck and with excellent portraits

weak spot in striking at corresponding part both sides

part of his name and portrait clearly visible on the reverse

Ireland, Hiberno Norse Penny Phase III his head and upper bodyIreland, Hiberno Norse Kings, Phase III (1035 60), silver Penny, draped bust left, two pellets before face, cross behind in field, blundered legend surrounding, rev. long voided cross with tri crescent ends, pellet at centre, crude "hand" in two opposing quarters, legend with blundered Dublin mint signature (D&F 24; S. 6132A). Attractively toned, with an excellent portrait, almost extremely fine.