DENMARK. Penny, ND (1047-1075). Viborg Mint. Svend II Estridsen. NGC MS-63.Hauberg-56a; Hauberg Collection-; Bruun-1945; Weight: 0.67 gms. Perfectly struck, lustrous and lightly toned. This particular variant which seems to be unique in private hands is struck with an intriguing obverse die with an extra face placed upside down on the neck of the helmeted head looking left. An enigmatic, highly original and sophisticated late Viking Age artwork that should appeal to a wide spectrum of connoisseurs.From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
