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Sceat Porcupine, TOTII - Series E, var. A
| Silver | 1.1 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Frisia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 720-740 |
| Value | 1 Sceat |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Beaded square, TOT II inside, pellets flanking O and three pellets below. Decorations surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TOT II
Comment
These sceattas are thought to emanate from the former Rhine mouth area, Frisia, particularly the emporia of Domburg and Dorestad.They also circulated in early Anglo-Saxon Britain and the primary catalogue reference is from the Spink Standard Catalogue of British Coins.
Spink Early Anglo-Saxon, Section C: Continental issue Sceattas (c.695-c.740), Innumerable varieties exist; North 45
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sceat (Porcupine, TOTII) - Series E, var. A (720-740) from Frisia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.1 g is that it features a unique design of a porcupine on the obverse side, which is not commonly seen on coins from this time period.
