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Sceat - Beonna
| Silver | 1.02 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of East Anglia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Beonna (circa 758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 757-760 |
| Value | 1 Sceat |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#102911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Moneyer (in Runic) in angles of pelleted cross with central lozenge rosette and pellets.
Script: Runic
Lettering: + WERFER
Translation: Wærferth
Comment
Anglo-Saxon middle period (c.780-973), Kings of East Anglia (c.758-870), Beonna (c.749-c.760). Abr. 113.10Mint in northern East Anglia (Thetford?); Wærferth, moneyer.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sceat - Beonna (757-760) from Kingdom of East Anglia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.02 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while the reverse side features a image of a bird, which is believed to represent the pagan beliefs of the Anglo-Saxon culture. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Kingdom of East Anglia during that time period.
