Anglo-Saxon Thrymsas and Sceattas

Triton XXI, Lot: 1309. Estimate $7500. Sold for $16000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Substantive Gold Phase. Circa 630-650. AV Thrymsa – Shilling (11mm, 1.28 g). Witmen-derived type. Head right with three diadem ends and two-banded collar with pellets; to right, trident with split base / Cross fourchée; blundered legend around. Sutherland Type IV.ii, unlisted dies; A&W Type V.xiv; Metcalf 4-10 var. (rev. legend); SCBI 63 (BM), –; North 25; SCBC 753. EF. Exceptional for type. Rare.

From the Cotswold Collection.