Early Anglo-Saxon Sceat, 680 – 710
'Stepped cross'; Type 53
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)
1.18
Diameter (mm)
11
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Sceat from Early Anglo-Saxon. Issued from 680 to 710. Struck in Silver. Measures 11 mm and weighs 1.18 g.
- Obverse
- Degenerate ‘porcupine’ head right; annulet, pellets and bar below.
- Reverse
- Stepped cross, pellet-in-annulet at centre. Note: varieties with pellets in arms of cross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (680-710) | — |
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