Glenfaba Hoard Sihtric Coin
Date made: deposited c.AD 1035
Description: Hiberno-Scandinavian Phase II reduced weight imitation of Long Cross pennies of Aethelred II minted in Dublin. A small cross or other symbol usually appears behind the neck and a small pellet (or sometimes another symbol) is in each quarter of the reverse. The lines of drapery tend to be in parallel loops, whereas those on Phase I coins converge on the brooch under the chin. Uncertain symbol in field. Same dies as 2004-0123/402.
+ZHITRCRE+[ ] +ND/REMI/NHO/DYF[II?]
Die is very worn and cracking. Three pellets at front of toga. Symbol behind head worn or altered in die so that only a small raised area can be discerned.
Bent (x1).
Measurements: c.20mm diameter; 1.28g weight; die-axis 0
Materials: silver
Date found: 25 March 2003
Object name: coin
Collection: Archaeology Collection
ID number: 2004-0123/403