LOT 2201
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Primary Phase - Series C - Portrait AR Sceatta 680-710 A.D.
Obv: radiate bust right, runic FMCF. Rev: variety C1, standard, TOTII; variety C2, four crosses abutting around the central standard. Extremely fine condition; as struck.(1.17 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. 779; Abr. 4; B.M.C. 2b; M. 117-125, 132-2; M. p. 106-13.
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LOT 2201
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Primary Phase - Series C - Portrait AR Sceatta
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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Anglo-Saxon Coins - Secondary Phase - Series N Type 41b - Two Figures AR Sceatta 710-760 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Obv: two standing male figures each holding a trefoil-headed cross, within a pelleted border. Rev: crested dragon beast left, head turned back over shoulder to right, claws beneath, tail raised, within a pelleted border. 1.23 grams.
Near extremely fine.
Ex 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. -
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Secondary Phase - Series L, Type 18 - Man and Hawk AR Sceatta 710-760 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Obv: profile bust right with cross before. Rev: standing figure in crescent boat holding cross and hawk. 0.76 grams.
Near very fine.
Found Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, UK, recorded with Early Medieval Corpus, reference EMC 2018.0021. -
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Harold II - London / Wulfgar - PAX Penny 1066 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
BMC type i. Obv: profile bust left with sceptre and +HAROLD REX ANGLOR: legend. Rev: PAX across centre between lines with +PVLGARONLVND legend starting at 10 o'clock for the moneyer Wulfgar at London mint. 1.24 grams.
Very fine; small crack at edge. Very rare.
Found near North Cockerington, Lincolnshire, UK, 2022. Recorded with Early Medieval Corpus, Cambridge, reference EMC 2022.0423. Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman.
