IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (17mm, 1.19 g, 2h). Phase II coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Uncertain mint and moneyer. Struck circa 1015-1035. Draped bust left; inverted crozier to right / Voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends; small pellets in quarters. O'S Type 3; SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 85-6 (same dies); SCBC 6125A. Old mark before face. Toned. Good VF. Rare.
From an American Collection of Hiberno-Norse Pennies. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 344 (12 February 2015). lot 634.