Triton XV, Lot: 1949. Estimate $2000. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. 995-1036. AR Penny (17mm, 0.69 g, 4h). Phase II coinage. Weorgoranceaster (Worcester) mint signature; ‘Wulfric,’ moneyer. Struck circa 1018-1035. + ИHRNΛR∂ ΛN REX I, draped bust right; Ш on neck, pellet-in-annulet behind neck / + PVLFRIC ON PIRH MΘINI, voided long cross, with triple crescent ends; pellet in first three angles, Ш in fourth. SCBI 8 (BM), 111 (same dies); SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 104 (same dies); SCBI 32 (Belfast), 115 (same dies); SCBC 6126. Choice EF, toned. Very rare in this grade.