IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Phase I (Sihtric III Olafsson). Circa 995/7-1020. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.47 g, 7h). Long cross type. In the name of Æthelred II of England. Dublin mint; Færemin, moneyer. VF.

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Lot: 766. Estimated: $ 600

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Sold For $ 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Phase I (Sihtric III Olafsson). Circa 995/7-1020. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.47 g, 7h). Long cross type. In the name of Æthelred II of England. Dublin mint; Færemin, moneyer. Draped bust left; pellet behind / + FÆ REM IN M·Θ DУFLI, voided long cross, with triple crescent ends. SCBI 8 (BM), 31-2 (same dies); SCBC 6106. Old cabinet toning, small edge crack, peck marks, traces of red wax. VF. Rare.

Ex A.N. Brushfield (Glendining, 28 March 1940), lot 132 (part of).


Closing Date and Time: 15 June 2023 at 12:50:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.