Watch List notes:

THE COLLECTION OF A CLASSICIST, BRITISH COINS, IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse Kings, Sihtric Anlafsson, Phase One (c.995-1020), Silver Penny, Dublin mint, moneyer Eole, imitation of Aethelred II CRVX type, draped bust with sceptre left, linear circle and legend surrounding with outer beaded circle, retrograde S at start of legend, SHIR DIFLI DIFLIMEO, rev voided cross within linear circle, letters C R V X in each angle, legend surrounding, +EOLE O- DIFLIME:, 1.43g (SCBI 9:12; DF 1; S 6100). Legend a little blundered, otherwise very pleasing, good very fine, toned and rare.

Estimate: £2000-3000