no initial mark (1488-89)
small cross rosette of pellets at centre both sides
Maximinus I Thrax (AD 235-38)
within a linear square
designer initials IRB below for Ian Rank Broadley
Ireland, Hiberno-Norse Penny, Phase III, Sihtric III, AU55 no initial mark (1488-89)Ireland, Hiberno Norse Kings, Sihtric III Olafsson (c. 995 1036), silver Penny, draped bust left, blundered legend surrounding, rev. long voided cross with tri crescent ends, pellet at centre, crude "hand" in two opposing quarters, globule in one quarter, tiny pellet in last quarter, legend with blundered Dublin mint signature, weight 0. 90g (SCBI British Museum 8; 126; Copenhagen 26: 119 124; Ulster Museum 32: 136 140; D&F 24; S. 6132). Toned a