Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Auction 127 17-18 Sep 2024
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POMERANIA, Wolin (Jomsborg). Circa 1030-1043. AR Penny (21mm, 1.33 g). Imitating the Long Cross/Crux/Helmet types of Æthelred II of England. Draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter to left / Voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. SCBI 36 (Berlin), 1128 (same dies). For context on the series of Pomeranian imitations, see: Mateusz Bogucki & Jack Magiera, "Lund – Odense – Lund – Kołobrzeg. Danish influences in the Zemuzil Bomeraniorum Coinage" in Festkrift Till Kenneth Jonsson (2015), p. 11-20. Toned, slightly wavy flan. VF. Very rare.
From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, purchased from J. Linzalone. Ex Wolfgang Fried (Künker 232, 17 June 2013), lot 26.
A series of imitations of English coins in a "pearly" style were struck in Pomerania in the early-mid 11th century. These types are believed to have been made in the town of Wolin prior to its invasion by the Danish king Magnus in 1043. For another example of this style, see Triton XVII, lot 1429.
Archaeology has uncovered a Scandinavian-Slavic settlement at Wolin, which has been identified as the legendary Jomsborg, the encampment of the company of the Jomsvikings.
From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, purchased from J. Linzalone. Ex Wolfgang Fried (Künker 232, 17 June 2013), lot 26.
A series of imitations of English coins in a "pearly" style were struck in Pomerania in the early-mid 11th century. These types are believed to have been made in the town of Wolin prior to its invasion by the Danish king Magnus in 1043. For another example of this style, see Triton XVII, lot 1429.
Archaeology has uncovered a Scandinavian-Slavic settlement at Wolin, which has been identified as the legendary Jomsborg, the encampment of the company of the Jomsvikings.