Anglo-Saxon - Extremely Rare Insular Cross Type - Eclectic Sceatta > Lot No. 341

Description:
C. 710-760 AD. Obv: diademed bust left with +IO in front, within a beaded circle. Rev: interlaced linear cross, mascle centre with triangular limbs, pellet in centre, symbols around.

Measurements:
1.14 grams, 11.73 mm.

Condition:
Small chip, otherwise extremely fine, as struck.

References:
Abr.-. M.-. S.-. N.-.

Provenance:
Found Bedford in the late 1980's.

Comments notes:
This type has affinity with the interlaced cross or star type (S. 831).

Estimate: £300 - 400 (EUR 370 - 500; USD 480 - 640)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £430