(x) Hiberno-Norse Vikings of York, St. Peter coinage (c.905-927), Penny, 1.25g, Sword/Cross type, York, +sci pe/trimo in two lines, right-facing sword between, i of petrimo formed of an inverted mallet, rev. +ebor.a.cei, small cross pattée in inner circle, pellets in angles (N.555; S.1014), flan crack, otherwise very fine and exquisitely toned, very rare.
Provenance:
Spink Australia auction 28, 1 June 1989, lot 462
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,200