Details
LOT 2202
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Primary Phase - Series F - Pelletted Helmet AR Sceatta 680-710 A.D.
Obv: profile bust with pelleted helmeted bust right with X behind and blundered legend with lozenge O. Rev: small cross on steps in centre with annulets and TTII around blundered arrangement of letters with lozenge O. Extremely fine; as struck.(1.13 grams.).
Provenance
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.
Literature
S. 781; Abr. 106; see N. 61-62 variant (steps); see Metcalf 136-137 variant (ditto); M. p. 125-32.
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LOT 2202
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Primary Phase - Series F - Pelletted Helmet AR Sceatta
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
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