277, Lot: 397. Estimate $300. Sold for $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. temp. Echmarcach mac Ragnaill – Murchad mac Diarmata. Mid 11th century. AR Penny (15mm, 0.67 g). Phase III coinage. Uncertain mint signature and moneyer. Struck circa 1035-1055/60. Draped bust left / Voided long cross with triple crescent ends; ‘hands’ in second and fourth quarters. O'S 16; SCBI 8 (BM), 115-9; SCBC 6132. VF, minor edge crimp, small chip at 10 o’clock.
From the Innisfree Collection.