Norway, unknown Mint, "Moathisa". Olav III "Kyrre", Gunnar (Moneyer), 1067-1093 AD, c. 1065-1080 AD

Norway, unknown Mint, "Moathisa". Olav III "Kyrre", Gunnar (Moneyer), 1067-1093 AD, c. 1065-1080 AD

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AR Penny, 0.93g (16.7mm, 12h).Armored bust left, in the form of a dragon-like creature / Voided long crossPedigree: From the L. E. Bruun Collection, Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922), From the Gresli (Græslid) Hoard, Southern Trøndelag, 1878. Accompanied with original red Bruun cabinet ticketReferences: Schive-II:34, NM-1, Stenersen-Class S, 75, Bruun-8894 (this coin)Grade: Previously graded NGC MS-63. A rare and sought after early penny from Norway. These coins are not allowed to be exported out of Norway if they are purchased there. A wonderful old pedigree along with a superior example. Mint State for issue.wc1331 Scroll down for more information about this coin.

Provenance: From the L. E. Bruun Collection, Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922), From the Gresli (Græslid) Hoard, Southern Trøndelag, 1878. Accompanied with original red Bruun cabinet ticket