Anglo-Saxon - Series U, Type 23b - Secondary Sceatta > Lot No. 338

Description:
Circa 710-760 AD. Obv: figure standing in crescent boat, holding two crosses. Rev: stylised pecking bird facing right in vine or berry bush, fighting serpent(?).

Measurements:
Silver, 1.01 grams, 11.54 mm.

Condition:
Very fine/extremely fine and in good silver; scarce.

References:
M. 445-51, M.p.552-67. S. 816(79330).

Provenance:
Found near Manston, Kent.

Estimate: £150 - 250 (EUR 190 - 310; USD 240 - 400)

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

Sold for: £220