© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Sceat Series U; Type 23c
| Silver | 0.64 g | - |
| Issuer | Early Anglo-Saxon (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 710-760 |
| Value | 1 Sceat |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pecking bird in vine right
Comment
Early Anglo-Saxon period (c.600-c.775), Sceatta coinage (c.675-c.760), Secondary Phase Sceattas (c.710-c.760), Series U. Abr. 45Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sceat (Series U; Type 23c) (710-760) from Early Anglo-Saxon (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 0.64 g is that it features a unique blend of pagan and Christian imagery. The coin's design includes a depiction of a bird, which is believed to represent the pagan god Woden, alongside a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious shifts that were taking place during the Early Anglo-Saxon period.
