British, Ancient and World Coins

Ireland, Hiberno-Scandinavian, Phase II, Penny, series A, in imitation of the Long Cross type of Æthelred II, with the name of Sihtric and an unblundered rev. legend, sihtric re+ dyflm, cross pattée behind bust, rev. færemin mio dyfli, pellet in each angle, 1.38g/1h (SCBI Copenhagen 58 and Ulster 50, same dies; SCBI BM 65 var.; S 6122; DF 23). Extremely fine and well-struck, attractive light toning £1,000-£1,200

Provenance: CNG Mailbid Sale 93, 22 May 2013 (1894)