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L.E. Bruun Collection Part III 28-30 Oct 2025
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Spectacular Anthropomorphic Animal Penny
NORWAY. Penny, ND (1065-80). Olav Kyrre. NGC MS-64.
Schive-III:31; NM-4; NMH-35; Stenersen-Class N, 15 (Pl. IV, 94); Bruun-8876; Weight: 1.03 gms. An excessively rare type in a wonderful near-Gem condition with plenty of luster, a delicate luster and a perfect strike.
The enigmatic obverse showing an anthropomorphic animal (sea serpent ?) is highly unusual and uniquely Norse.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
Ex: Gresli (Græslid) Hoard, Southern Trøndelag, 1878.
Estimate: 5000 - 7000
NORWAY. Penny, ND (1065-80). Olav Kyrre. NGC MS-64.
Schive-III:31; NM-4; NMH-35; Stenersen-Class N, 15 (Pl. IV, 94); Bruun-8876; Weight: 1.03 gms. An excessively rare type in a wonderful near-Gem condition with plenty of luster, a delicate luster and a perfect strike.
The enigmatic obverse showing an anthropomorphic animal (sea serpent ?) is highly unusual and uniquely Norse.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
Ex: Gresli (Græslid) Hoard, Southern Trøndelag, 1878.
Estimate: 5000 - 7000