Antiochos II (261-246 B
gold and silver Proof set
holding a long cross and a globus cruciger
spot under countermark almost extremely fine
Ireland, Hiberno Norse Penny Phase II Antiochos II (261-246 BIreland, Hiberno Norse Kings, Phase II (1015 35), silver Penny, draped bust left, two pellets before face, cross behind in field, cruder Sihtric style legend surrounding, rev. long voided cross with tri crescent ends, pellet at centre, small pellet in each quarter, legend with blundered Dublin mint signature (D&F 23; S. 6125). A touch weakly struck on head and corresponding part of reverse, attractively toned, a pleasing very fine, rare.