ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Northumbria. Alchred. 765-774. AR Sceatt (14mm, 1.15 g, 11h). York mint.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Northumbria. Alchred. 765-774. AR Sceatt (14mm, 1.15 g, 11h). York mint. Retrograde ALCH down right side, RED down left side, both read from outside, cross pattée / Quadruped standing right, raising foreleg; small cross pommée below. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 84; Beowulf 114 (this coin); Chapman 103 (same dies); Booth, Sceattas 1-14 (unlisted dies); Pirie, Guide 2.5b (same dies as illustration); North 179; SCBC 849. Toned
. Good VF. Rare. |