Early Anglo-Saxon Sceat, 680 – 710

Aethelred series

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Early Anglo-Saxon Early Anglo-Saxon
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Sceat
Year 680 – 710
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.2
Diameter (mm) 11.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

Sceat from Early Anglo-Saxon. Issued from 680 to 710. Struck in Silver. Measures 11.5 mm and weighs 1.2 g.

Obverse
‘Porcupine’/degenerate head right, wavy line below.
Reverse
Runic lettering in two lines around central line, all within double pelleted border. (Aethelred)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (680-710) 

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