CNG 85, Lot: 1555. Estimate $1500. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Phase II. Circa 1018-1035. AR Penny (19mm, 1.27 g, 3h). Imitating Æthelred II Long Cross type. Dublin mint; Færmin, moneyer. + SIHTRC RE+ DУFL M:, draped bust left; cross behind neck / + FÆREMIN MΘ DУHI, voided long cross with pellet in center and triple crescent ends (pellet in center crescent); pellet in quarters. SCBI 8 (BM), 64-6 var. (legends); cf. O’S 11; D&F 23; SCBC 6122. Near EF, toned, striking crack in center. Exceptional for issue.

From the Marie Karlsson Collection.