© jh.simonetto (CC BY-NC)
© jh.simonetto (CC BY-NC)
Sceat Serie H - Type
| Silver | 0.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Early Anglo-Saxon (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 720-745 |
| Value | 1 Sceat |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#368247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fantastic bird standing right; pellet-in-pelleted-annulet before, three pellets around.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sceat (Serie H - Type 49) (720-745) from Early Anglo-Saxon (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 0.9 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of a bird, which is a common motif in pre-Christian Anglo-Saxon art and symbolizes the connection to the natural world. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious shifts that were taking place during the Early Anglo-Saxon period.
