CNG 90, Lot: 2662. Estimate $750. Sold for $525. 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, 0.77 g, 8h). Phase III coinage. Uncertain mint and moneyer. Struck circa 1035-1055/60. Draped bust left; pellet-in-annulet before / Voided long cross, with triple crescent ends; ‘hand’ in first and fourth angle. SCBI -; SCBC 6132. Near VF, toned, some light marks. Rare.

From the Innisfree Collection.