| 発行体 | Dublin, Hiberno-Norse Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| 年号 | 1004-1010 |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| 通貨 | Penny (997-1205) |
| 材質 | Silver |
| 重量 | 1.0 g |
| 直径 | 18 mm |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round (irregular) |
| 製造技法 | Hammered |
| 向き | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | Sp#6113 |
| 表面の説明 | Helmeted bust left. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 |
ÆDELRÆD RE ✠ ANGLO (Translation: Aethelred, King of England) |
| 裏面の説明 | Long voided cross, small pellet at center, triple crescent tips, over central square with trefoils at corners. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 |
✠ FÆMEN NMΘ ÐYHI (Translation: Faeremin, moneyer in Dublin) |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (1004-1010) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1098119100 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: This Hiberno-Norse Dublin penny (1004-1010) exemplifies a fascinating power-economy intersection. Bearing Aethelred II's name, it was issued by Dublin's Norse kings, notably Sihtric Silkbeard. This imitative coinage underscores Dublin's strong economic ties with England and pragmatic acknowledgement of Anglo-Saxon monetary authority, despite its independent status. This era precedes the pivotal Battle of Clontarf (1014), highlighting Dublin's major trading hub status and distinct political identity.
Artistry: The "Helmet type" design directly emulates Aethelred II's contemporary Anglo-Saxon coinage (S. 1151). Specific Hiberno-Norse engravers are unknown; the stylistic school is Anglo-Saxon. Dublin diesinkers often produced cruder, yet distinctively local, interpretations. Stylistic fidelity varies widely, from close copies to highly stylized or blundered renditions, reflecting the local mint's skill and distance from the prototype.
Technical/Grading: For optimal grading, prioritize obverse clarity: Aethelred's helmet (nasal, crest), bust's facial features, and the 'AETHELRED REX ANGLO' legend's legibility, even if blundered. On the reverse, the cross voided with three pellets at each arm's end must be distinct. Legibility of the often-corrupt reverse legend (nominally moneyer/mint) is critical. A strong, well-centered strike, rare for these issues, significantly enhances value, as does a clean flan devoid of laminations or edge chips.