Triton XV, Lot: 1944. Estimate $3000. Sold for $4800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. 995-1036. AR Penny (19mm, 1.43 g, 3h). Phase I coinage, Long Cross type. Difelin (Dublin) mint signature; ‘Faeremin,’ moneyer. Struck circa 995/7-1020. + SIHTRIC REX DУFLII, draped bust right; pellet behind / + FÆ REMI N MΘ DУFLI, voided long cross, with triple crescent ends. Cf. SCBI 8 (BM), 21 (for type); SCBC 6103. Superb EF, toned. Rare.

Ex Heritage 3012 (2 January 2011), lot 24838.