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Early 8th century Silver Anglo Saxon Sceatta Series G. Diademed Bust 710-720 AD
Early 8th century Silver Anglo Saxon Sceatta Series G. Diademed Bust 710-720 AD

Early 8th century Silver Anglo Saxon Sceatta Series G. Diademed Bust 710-720 AD

$ 208.56

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Grade: GVF
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  • Modified Item: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

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    his is a nice Anglo Saxon silver Sceatta, struck in Kent c. 710 - 720 A.D.  It is a variant of Series G, Cross before face sub-type, Abramson (2012. 91) 21.20. Reverse 2., Diademed bust facing right, heavenward gaze, cross before. Reverse diamond standard, central pellet in annulet, cross pommee above and to the sides trefoil below.  A bold well struck example, in about EF, very rare.
    D
    ENOMINATION:
    Sceatta
    CULTURE:
    Saxon England (Kent)
    DATE:
    c. 710 - 720 A.D.
    MATERIAL:
    Silver
    SIZE:
    12mm
    dia
    WEIGHT:
    1.06 grams
    ATTRIBUTION:
    SPINK 800
    PROVENANCE:
    Found in Essex
    This coin is unconditionally guaranteed be an original and
    to date from the period described. A certificate of authenticity will be supplied on request.