Details
LOT 2204
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Primary Phase - Saroaldo AR Sceatta SCBI Plate Coin 680-710 A.D.
Obv: profile bust right with saltire cross before. Rev: standard with tufa left side and FIT / RV in two lines within with SAROALDO around. Very fine. Rare with FIT/RV within standard(1.00 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Abramson collection, acquired AMR Coins, 2011.
Found UK.
Published
SCBI 69 Abramson) 138 (this coin).
Literature
S.784; SCBI 69 (Abramson) 137-138.
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LOT 2204
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Primary Phase - Saroaldo AR Sceatta SCBI Plate Coin
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
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