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Sceat - Ecgberht with king Aethelwald Moll
| Silver | 1.06 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of York (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Ecgberht (732-766) |
| King | Aethelwald Moll (759-765) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 759-765 |
| Value | 1 Sceat |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.06 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#308986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central small cross pattée, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + EDIh∂ΓD
Translation: Aethelwald Moll.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sceat - Ecgberht with king Aethelwald Moll (759-765) from Archbishopric of York (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) made of Silver weighing 1.06 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 was a common motif in Anglo-Saxon pagan art. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time period in which the coin was minted.
