SCANDINAVIA. 11th century AD. AR Penny (20mm, 1.24 g, 7h). Imitating the Small Cross type of Æthelred II of England. 'Lincoln' mint; 'Swiferleth,' moneyer. Struck circa 1013-1020s. Diademed and draped bust left / + SVIFERLEÐ M–O LILIИ, small cross pattée. Malmer –; SCBI 36 (Berlin), 998 var. (rev. legend; same obv. die); SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1473 (same dies). Double struck, a few peck marks. VF. Charming style. Likely of Danish origin.
From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, purchased from J. Linzalone, 2010.