NORWAY. Penny, ND (1065-80). Olav Kyrre. NGC MS-63.
Schive-II:34; NM-1; Stenersen-Class S, 75; Bruun-8894; Weight: 0.93 gms. Moneyer: Gunnar. Superbly lustrous and excellently struck this piece is vastly superior to those usually found.
The retrograde, runic reverse legend is generally read as "Gunnar owns this die", but could also be interpreted as the moneyer's name followed by the name of an unknown Mint, "Moathisa".
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
Ex: Gresli (Græslid) Hoard, Southern Trøndelag, 1878.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000