© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Sceat - Eadberht Class D
| Silver | 1 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Northumbria (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Eadberht (737-758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 737-758 |
| Value | 1 Sceatta |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#354565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fantastic animal (stylized stag) left, cross under tail and triquetra below
Comment
Eadberht's sceattas are arranged according to Booth's Classes A-G.Northumbrian sceattas are in SE Rigold's Series Y of Secondary Sceattas.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sceat - Eadberht (Class D) (737-758) from Kingdom of Northumbria (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King Eadberht, while the reverse side features a cross surrounded by four birds, which is a common motif in Anglo-Saxon art. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time period in which the coin was minted.