CNG 90, Lot: 2657. Estimate $500. Sold for $1100. 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, 1.12 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 first and fourth angles. SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 121-2 (same dies); SCBC 6132. Good VF, toned, some minor flan waviness.