LOT 3756
Anglo-Saxon. Primary Sceattas AR Sceat. Circa 670-675. Mint in Essex or East Anglia.
Diademed and draped bust to right in dotted circle / Dove standing to right on cross pattée; annulets flanking all within ouroboros; blundered legend around; three annulets(?) below. BMC Type 27b; Abramson B380; SCBC 777. Good Fine.(0.99gr, 11mm, 8h.).
ProvenanceFound Tendering, Essex, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SF-0D75D2.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Anglo-Saxon. Primary Sceattas AR Sceat. Circa 690-710/5. Mint in Kent or East Anglia. Series C2, type 2b.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Radiate bust to right; runic legend to right, A and annulet behind / 'Standard' with central annulet, two Ts and two diagonal lines; crosses at sides, Ts at corners. Cf. North 41; SCBC 779. 1.21gr, 12mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca. First reign, 841-843/4. York mint; Alghere, moneyer. Phase II, Group B.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
✠ AEDILRED Rx(ligate) around central small cross pattée / ✠ AL·GHERE around central small cross pattée. Pirie 3.16a-b; North 188; SCBC 865. 0.74gr, 13mm, 7h.
Good Very Fine. Edge chipped.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Anglo-saxon. Continental Sceattas AR Sceat. 695-740. Series E. Porcupine TOTII type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Degraded 'porcupine' head / Standard with TOTII within and crosses around. SCBC 790. 1.06gr, 12mm, 4h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Found Berkshire, UK.
