Early Anglo-Saxon Sceat, 710 – 760
Series J ('York'); Type 85
Information
Country
Early Anglo-Saxon
Early Anglo-Saxon
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Sceat
Year
710 – 760
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1
Diameter (mm)
12
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Sceat from Early Anglo-Saxon. Issued from 710 to 760. Struck in Silver. Measures 12 mm and weighs 1 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head right, crescent ear, pellet lips, protruding chin and braided hair.
- Reverse
- Outline bird right over cross pommée, pellet in annulet either side, quatrefoil of berries before bird, bird has three tail feathers below, trefoils in lower angles.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (710-760) | — |
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