Details
LOT 2199
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Primary Phase - Series BIIIA, Type 27a - Bird on Cross AR Sceatta 680-710 A.D.
Obv: diademed profile bust right within serpent circle. Rev: bird on cross with annulet each side with blundered lettering around. Very fine.(1.18 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found UK.
Literature
S.777A; M. pp.158-165.
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LOT 2199
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Primary Phase - Series BIIIA, Type 27a - Bird on Cross AR Sceatta
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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