© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Sceat Series Q; variety II
| Silver | 1 g | - |
| Issuer | Early Anglo-Saxon (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 710-760 |
| Value | 1 Sceat |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#307729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sea bird or eagle left, feet splayed, trampling linear serpent, wedge-shaped tail, forked wing raised, cross pommée before, pellets in field.
Lettering: [uninscribed]
Comment
Early Anglo-Saxon period (c.600-c.775), Sceatta coinage (c.675-c.760), Secondary Phase Sceattas (c.710-c.760), Series Q. Abr. 64; North#138This coinage was issued in all the main regions of southern and eastern England (this type probably minted in East Anglia).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sceat (Series Q; variety II) (710-760) from Early Anglo-Saxon (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 depicts a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while the reverse side features a stylized animal, which is a common motif in pre-Christian Anglo-Saxon art. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious shifts that were taking place in Early Anglo-Saxon society during this time period.
