ANGLO-SAXON, Secondary Sceattas. Circa 710/5-720/5. AR Sceatt (12mm, 1.10 g, 10h). Series N, type 41b var. Mint in east Kent or lower Thames region(?). EF.Triton XXVI British, Silver Sold For $ 2 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Secondary Sceattas. Circa 710/5-720/5. AR Sceatt (12mm, 1.10 g, 10h). Series N, type 41b var. Mint in east Kent or lower Thames region(?). Two figures standing facing, each holding curved staves in outer hand; array of pellets between / Monster in flight right, head left; pellets in fields. Abramson 52-35 (same dies as illustration); MEC 8 Series N, 477; cf. SCBI 63 (BM), 609 (for similar series QIA sceat with beast left); SCBI 67 (Abramson) 571 (same dies); North 98; SCBC 806. Glossy find patina with hints of luster, minor areas of weak strike. EF. Rare Series N variety. |