CNG 90, Lot: 2653. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1600. 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, 0.94 g, 3h). Phase III coinage. Difelin (Dublin) mint signature; uncertain moneyer. Struck circa 1035-1055/60. Draped bust left; two pellets before head, cross pattée behind neck / Voided long cross, with triple crescent ends; ‘hand’ in first and fourth angles. SCBI -; SCBC 6132. Near EF, lightly toned, minor flan waviness.