Hiberno-Norse Vikings, Sihtric Caoch (921-927), Penny, 1.08g, Circumscription or anonymous sword type, mint south of the Humber, probably Lincoln, +edeveahre, sword with spine placed vertically across field, the pommel pointing towards the initial cross, rev. eivievic[.] Thor's hammer placed vertically across field (Blackburn A4 var, Pl.28 - A4; N.533; S.1013), fragile area at 8 o' clock which has been professionally stabilised, small scratch in field by sword hilt, deeply toned, full and supremely sharp, this piece as struck and extremely fine, an excessively rare piece for which just two specimens are known to be in private hands. Estimate: £7,000.00 - £9,000.00