Watch List notes:

IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.37 g, 11h). Phase I coinage, Long Cross type. Winchester(?) mint signature; Beorhtnoth, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010. + SIHTRC RE+ DYFLNII, draped bust left; pellet to right / + BIR HT(NΘ) Ð M'Θ RINI, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. O'S Issue 3; cf. SCBI 8 (BM), 40 = BMC (Æthelred II) 374 (for similar, in name of Æthelred II); D&F 6; SCBC 6104. Near VF, toned, striking crack and die break on obverse, minor pecks. Very rare with English mint signature.


Ex Künker 228 (12 March 2013), lot 2836.