British, Ancient and World Coins

Ireland, Hiberno-Scandinavian, Phase I, Penny, in imitation of the Long Cross type of Æthelred II, with the name of Sihtric, bust left, sihtrc re + dyfmn, rev. voided long cross, plain quarters, færemin mo dyflm, 1.33g/6h (SCBI BM 21; SCBI Ulster 17ff; S 6103; DF 5). Peckmarked on reverse and with several flan cracks, otherwise very fine, toned £300-£400

Provenance: Westfälische Auktionsgesellschaft Auktion 71 (Arnsberg), 29 April 2014, lot 3753