ANGLO-SAXON, Primary Sceattas. Circa 690-705/10. AR Sceatt (11mm, 1.26 g, 4h). Series BII. Mint in East Anglia (Central Norfolk). Near EF.

The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins – Part III
Lot: 37. Estimated: $ 300

Anglo-Saxon, Silver

Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Primary Sceattas. Circa 690-705/10. AR Sceatt (11mm, 1.26 g, 4h). Series BII. Mint in East Anglia (Central Norfolk). Diademed bust right with fringe over forehead and large jewel, stepped cross to right / Bird standing right on cross; annulets in upper quarters, pellets in lower; all within ouroboros. Abramson 16-20; cf. SCBI 63 (BM), 99 (for similar); SCBI 67 (Abramson), 65 (same obv. die); MEC 8 Series Bd; cf. North 126; SCBC 776 var. (cross before bust). Toned. Near EF. An elegant and fine style example of this early type.

From the Geoffrey Cope Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 22 May 2025 at 10:12:00 ET.

Presented in association with Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG and Numismatica Genevensis SA.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.