LOT 3766
Anglo-Saxon. Secondary Sceattas AR Sceat. Circa 710/5-720/5. Mint in east Kent or the lower Thames region. Series N, type 41b.
Two standing figures with elongated limbs, pellet cross between their faces, each holding long cross / Monster to left, head reverted; pellets around. SCBI 69 (Abramson) 576; North 99; SCBC 806. Good Fine.(1.13gr, 12mm, 10h.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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.
LOT 3766
Anglo-Saxon. Secondary Sceattas AR Sceat.
Estimate £120 - 170€140 - 200 (for guidance only)$160 - 230 (for guidance only)
-
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria Aethelred II AE Styca. First reign, 841-843/4. York mint; Monne, moneyer.
Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
+ EDILRED REX around central small cross / + MOͶNE around pellet-in-annulet. North 188; SCBC 865. 0.80gr, 12mm, 9h.
Near Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Anglo-Saxon. Primary Sceattas AR Sceat. Circa 700-710. Mint in Kent(?). Series R1.
Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Radiate bust to right on pyramidal neck; TA behind; runic epa before / 'Standard' with central annulet, Ts and pellet-in-chevron in opposing angles; above, cross; below, tufa; to either side, pellet-in-chevron. SCBC 813. 1.10gr, 13mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Anglo-Saxon. Secondary Sceattas AR Sceat. Circa 730/5-745. Mint in Essex. Series S, type 47.
Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Four wolves' heads in clockwise circle, tongues forming whorl / Female centaur standing to left, torso facing, holding palm frond in each hand. Abramson 68-20; MEC 8 Series Sa; North 121; SCBC 814. 0.98gr, 13mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine. Nicely toned.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
.jpg&width=0&height=110&crop=0&heightc=110&widthc=110)