Anglo-Saxon - Very Rare Series T, Type 9 - Secondary Sceatta > Lot No. 337

Description:
C. 695-740 AD. Obv: diademed bust right with beaded 'crest' above, beak-like mouth and hooked nose; +LEL in front. Rev: quilled crescent, thick body with globular head and pellet outline beneath, with four parallel lines below.

Measurements:
1.06 grams, 11.06 mm.

Condition:
Good extremely fine with a most attractive light golden tone, as struck. A beautiful example.

References:
M. 442-4, M.p. 545-51. S. 815(816). Abr. T150 var.

Estimate: £400 - 600 (EUR 500 - 750; USD 640 - 950)

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

Sold for: £735