LOT 2528
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Primary Phase - Series A Type 2a - Portrait AR Sceatta 680-710 A.D.
Obv: profile radiate bust right with TIC before and row of four pellets behind. Rev: TOTII standard with rounded horns with trefoil of pellets in centre and reversed IPTTA legend, within a beaded border. Extremely fine; as struck.(1.15 grams.).
ProvenanceEx late John Cross collection, Canterbury, UK.
Acquired Canterbury Auction Galleries, 3 October 2021, lot 569 (part).
Property of two Kent sisters, by gift from their parents.
S. 775; Abr. 3; N. 40.
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LOT 2528
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Primary Phase - Series A Type 2a - Portrait AR Sceatta
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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Anglo-Saxon Coins - Continental Issues - Series X - Woden Head AR Seatta Circa 695-circa 740 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Obv: facing 'Woden' head. Rev: crested 'dragon' monster left with head back grasping tail in jaws. 1.03 grams.
Extremely fine. Scarce.
Found Nottinghamshire, UK. -
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Continental Issues - Series X - British Copy Woden Head AR Sceatta 695-740 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
Obv: facing 'Woden' head. Rev: stylised monster left. 0.86 grams.
Near as struck. Rare.
Found South East England, circa 1983.
This specimen, from is crude designs, its likely to be a British copy of the well-known Wodan type. -
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Continental Issues - Series E - Porcupine AR Sceatta 695-740 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Obv: degenerate 'porcupine' head. Rev: standard with TOTII inside and crosses around. 1.12 grams.
Near extremely fine.
Found Berkshire, UK.
