CNG 90, Lot: 2648. Estimate $1000. Sold for $3000. 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, 0.92 g, 6h). Phase III coinage. Uncertain mint 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 fourth. SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 175-6 (same obv. die); SCBC 6132. Choice EF, attractively toned.