IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (20mm, 1.41 g, 12h). Phase I coinage. Imitating Long Cross type and in the name of Æthelred II. Struck circa 1000-1010. + EÐLERÐ RE+ Λ(NG)LN, draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + NÐ ΘMN REIE ΘMH, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. O'S Type 3; SCBI –; SCBC 6107. Of unusual style. Minor crimp. Lightly toned. Good VF. Rare.
From an American Collection of Hiberno-Norse Pennies.