ANGLO-SAXON, Continental Sceattas. Circa 690-710/5. AR Sceatt (10.5mm, 0.76 g, 3h). Series D, type 2c. Mint in northern Frisia (prob. Wijnaldum). Struck under Radbod, King of Frisia.Electronic Auction 468 British, Silver Sold For $ 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Continental Sceattas. Circa 690-710/5. AR Sceatt (10.5mm, 0.76 g, 3h). Series D, type 2c. Mint in northern Frisia (prob. Wijnaldum). Struck under Radbod, King of Frisia. Bust right, degenerated into symmetrical geometric design / Cross pommée, chevrons over pellets in angles; cross above, pellets at sides. OdV&M Sub-variety 3f, 857 = OdV&K 255 var. (slightly different elements); Sceatta List 8–30; MEC 8 Series Da; SCBC 792. Iridescent tone, a few small deposits. Good VF. Interesting and unusual design. |