Early Anglo-Saxon Sceat, 710 – 760
Saltire-standard; Type 70
Information
Country
Early Anglo-Saxon
Early Anglo-Saxon
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Sceat
Year
710 – 760
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.79
Diameter (mm)
12
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Sceat from Early Anglo-Saxon. Issued from 710 to 760. Struck in Billon. Measures 12 mm and weighs 0.79 g.
- Obverse
- Linear saltire with pellet ends, in beaded standard, pellet in each angle, tufa above, chevrons at other sides, diagonals to corners.
- Reverse
- Beaded standard, with diagonal to each corner, containing mirrored angular symbols around central annulet, chevron left, cross pommée to other sides.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (710-760) | — |
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