Auction: 15004 - Ancient, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 493
Hiberno-Norse Vikings and the Danelaw, c.875-927, 'Hacksilver' ingot, 15.65g, 35.5 x7 x 4mm, rectangular section with rounded corners, half cut, then snapped at both ends, multiple peck marks, very fine
The weight standard for a penny in Viking held territory was 1.3g. Therefore, this ingot is the equivalent of 12 pennies.
Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold for
£650