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L.E. Bruun Collection Part III 28-30 Oct 2025
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Extremely Rare and Impressive Pointed Helmet Type
NORWAY. Penny, ND (1080-95). Olav Kyrre. NGC MS-61.
Schive-Unlisted; NM-8; NMH-49; Stenersen-Class L, cf. 3-5; Bruun-8873; Weight: 0.81 gms. Apart from two reverse spots of flaking, this is a magnificent example with an impressive portrait.
This extremely rare type with a bearded, facing head wearing a pointed helmet is believed to be struck towards the end of Olav Kyrre's reign, and bears strong resemblance to the Hiberno-Norse imitations of Edward Confessor.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Gresli (Græslid) Hoard, Southern Trøndelag, 1878.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000
NORWAY. Penny, ND (1080-95). Olav Kyrre. NGC MS-61.
Schive-Unlisted; NM-8; NMH-49; Stenersen-Class L, cf. 3-5; Bruun-8873; Weight: 0.81 gms. Apart from two reverse spots of flaking, this is a magnificent example with an impressive portrait.
This extremely rare type with a bearded, facing head wearing a pointed helmet is believed to be struck towards the end of Olav Kyrre's reign, and bears strong resemblance to the Hiberno-Norse imitations of Edward Confessor.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Gresli (Græslid) Hoard, Southern Trøndelag, 1878.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000