CNG 90, Lot: 2652. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. temp. Echmarcach mac Ragnaill – Murchad mac Diarmata. Mid 11th century. AR Penny (17mm, 0.85 g, 4h). Phase III coinage. Uncertain mint and moneyer. Struck circa 1035-1055/60. Draped bust left / Voided long cross, with triple crescent ends; ‘hand’ in first and third angles, pellet in second. SCBI 32 (Belfast), 218 (same dies); SCBC 6132. Near EF, toned.