CNG 90, Lot: 2655. Estimate $500. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. temp. Echmarcach mac Ragnaill – Murchad mac Diarmata. Mid 11th century. AR Penny (18mm, 0.99 g, 4h). Phase III coinage. Uncertain mint signature and moneyer. Struck circa 1035-1055/60. Draped bust left / Voided long cross, with triple crescent ends; ‘hand’ in second and third angles, pellet in first and fourth. SCBI -; SCBC 6132. Good VF, toned.