mark of value II behind in field
his head and upper body facing
plenty of surface marks
in red leather case of issue (BHM 3219
at centre of cross with pierced quatrefoil terminals
Ireland, Hiberno Norse Penny Phase III mark of value II behindIreland, 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.