SCANDINAVIA. 11th century AD. AR Penny (19mm, 1.60 g, 12h). Imitating the Small Cross type of Æthelred II of England. ‘Northern’ die chain. Struck 1000/5-1020. Diademed and draped bust left / Small cross pattée; blundered legends. Malmer chain 118, 652.1851; SMH 545 (same dies). Toned, flan crack, faint porosity, slightly ragged edge. VF.
From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, purchased from YOrk Coins, 2010.
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