Code: 10092
This is a rare Anglo-Saxon silver Sceatta, Secondary phase struck in Kent c. 710 - 760 A.D. It is a series K, type 32a, bust facing right holding a cross, cupped in hand. Reverse Wolf curled head to tail or wolf-headed serpent. A bold well well-struck example, in about very fine condition: this is an original coin struck in the Anglo-Saxon period in a baser silver and has been buried in the ground so has a few issues of wear and corrosion due to the base silver used, all guaranteed authentic!
DENOMINATION: Sceatta
CULTURE: Saxon England (Kent)
DATE: c. 710 - 760 A.D.
MATERIAL: Silver (base silver)
SIZE: 12mm dia
WEIGHT: 1.02 grams
ATTRIBUTION: SPINK 803c
PROVENANCE: Found near Harston Cambridgeshire, ex. Private Collection, Swindon
