IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Circa 1035-1055/60. AR Penny (17mm, 0.92 g). Phase III coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Uncertain mint and moneyer. Struck circa 1035-1060. Draped bust left / Voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends; 'hand; symbols in alternating quarters. O'S Type 3; SCBI 32 (Ulster), 144-5 var. (rev. legend; same obv. die); SCBC 6132. Attractively toned. EF.
From an American Collection of Hiberno-Norse Pennies.