272, Lot: 487. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. temp. Echmarcach mac Ragnaill – Murchad mac Diarmata. Mid 11th century. AR Penny (17mm, 0.90 g, 2h). Phase III coinage. Uncertain mint signature and moneyer. Struck circa 1035-1055/60. + WNIENDΛVD, draped bust left / + 7L N7L FΓE NN, voided long cross, with triple crescent ends; ‘hands’ in second and fourth quarters, pellet in first. O'S 16 var. (no pellet); SCBI 8 (BM), 128; SCBC 6132. Near EF, attractively toned.