Hiberno-Scandinavian period, Phase I, Penny, in imitation of Long Cross type of Æthelred II, Æ∂ELRE∂ REX IIGO, bust of good style left, pellet behind neck, rev. færemin mo dyfli, 1.54g/6h (SCBI BM 31, same dies; S 6106; DF 11). Slightly creased and a tiny metal flaw behind head, otherwise about extremely fine and struck on a full, round flan, toned, very rare £5,000-5,500

Provenance: R.C. Lockett Collection, Glendining Auction, 18-19 June 1957, lot unspecified; L.R. Stack Collection, Sotheby Auction, 22-3 April 1999, lot 790