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LOT 3487

Anglo-Saxon. Eclectic Sceattas AR Sceatt. Circa 710-760.

Series 2c; BM type 14. 'Celtic Cross' Group. +LVNDONIA(retrograde), diademed bust to left / Voided Celtic cross with central and terminal pellets; rosette in quarters. SCBI, 69 -; M427 II (IV, bust to right); SCBC 822. Fine. Very rare. No other examples on CoinArchives.(0.86gr, 11mm, 11h.).

Provenance

Found Tendring, Essex.
Property of an Essex gentleman.

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Very Rare 'Celtic Cross' Variety

LOT 3487

Anglo-Saxon. Eclectic Sceattas AR Sceatt.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £299

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