ANGLO-SAXON, Continental Sceattas. Circa 715/20-740. AR Sceatt (12mm, 1.23 g). Series E, Secondary ('Kloster Barthe') phase, sub-variety g (Var. C related porcupines). Mint in northern Frisia.Electronic Auction 492 British, Silver Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Continental Sceattas. Circa 715/20-740. AR Sceatt (12mm, 1.23 g). Series E, Secondary ('Kloster Barthe') phase, sub-variety g (Var. C related porcupines). Mint in northern Frisia. ‘Porcupine’ right, cross pommée within curve of body; trace of VVI legend below / Standard with T X / O / X (inverted T) in three lines; at sides, cross pommée and pseudo-inscription. Cf. M&OdV 1942–53; Abramson 97-30; MEC 8 Series Eg; North 45; SCBC 790D. Lightly toned. EF. |