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LOT 3312

Anglo-Saxon. Primary Phase, AR Sceatta. Circa AD 680-710.

Series BIIIA. Illegible inscription, head to right / Illegible inscription, flying bird with three pellets in front, over cross with annulets on each side and pellets in lower angles. Abr. 16.70-80; North 126 var.; SCBC 777A. Good Fine.(1.01gr, 12mm, 10h.).

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Found Cambridgeshire, UK.

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LOT 3312

Anglo-Saxon. Primary Phase, AR Sceatta.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

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