Ireland, Hiberno-Norse imitation of Aethelred II Penny, hand with pellets reverse, ex Brand

Ireland, Hiberno-Norse Kings, Sihtric III Olafsson (c.995-1036), Phase III (1035-60),silver Penny, draped bust left, pellet in field behind head, blundered legend surrounding, +-NIO III PIO NINN,rev.long voided cross with tri-crescent ends, pellet at centre, small pellet in three individual quarters, crude comb like hand in final quarter, blundered legend surrounding, +III IIIO IIII -OI, weight 0.99g (SCBI 32:297 Ulster; D&F 24; S.6132A).Toned, a little weak in parts, a bold very fine and very rare with single hand.