CNG 91, Lot: 1574. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. 995-1036. AR Penny (18mm, 1.16 g, 4h). Phase II coinage, long cross type. Difelin (Dublin) mint signature; ‘Faeremin,’ moneyer. Struck circa 1018-1035. + HNTRC RE+ ИFDIN, draped bust right; : to left, + behind neck / + FIE RENI ИFIΘ HΘIH, voided long cross, with triple crescent ends; pellet in each quarter. Cf. SCBI 8 (BM), 75 (for type); SCBI 32 (Ulster), 71 (same dies); SCBC 6125. Good VF, toned.

From the Innisfree Collection.