IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.58 g, 4h). Phase I coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Dublin mint; Faeremin, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010. + SIHTRC RE+ DYFLINM, draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + F•Æ• REM•N MΘ DYFL', voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. O'S Type 3; Hilderband -; SCBI -; SCBC 6103. Small bust of neat style. Some light earthen deposits. EF. Very rare.
From an American Collection of Hiberno-Norse Pennies. Ex CNG inventory 994960 (December 2014).