IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.65 g). Phase I coinage, Long Cross type. Dublin mint; Faeremin, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010. Draped bust left; pellet to right / + FÆ REMI N MΘ DУFLI, voided long cross, with triple crescent ends. SCBI 8 (BM), 31-2 (same rev. die); SCBC 6103. Light golden toning, slightly crimped flan, a few short scratches. EF. A neat and compact bust.
