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ANGLO-SAXON, Primary Sceattas. Circa 700-710. AR Sceatt (11mm, 1.18 g, 7h). Series R1, Type 77b. Mint in Kent(?). Near EF.Electronic Auction 605 – Rerun of lots 925 to 1259 British, Silver Estimate: $ 200 |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Primary Sceattas. Circa 700-710. AR Sceatt (11mm, 1.18 g, 7h). Series R1, Type 77b. Mint in Kent(?). Radiate bust right on pyramidal neck; A(inverted T) behind; runic epa before / 'Standard' with central annulet, Ts and Is in opposing angles; above, fantail with pellet, cross below; to either side, chevron flanked by Is. Metcalf, Runic variety 3, 13 (same dies); Abramson 11.10 var. (inverted T above A); SCBI 63 (BM), 633; North –; SCBC 813. Iridescent toning, minor areas of weak strike. Near EF. A lovely example of the type. |
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