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Sceat Series X; 'Wodan' head
| Silver | - | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Frisia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 695-740 |
| Value | 1 Sceat |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Thickness | 1.17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#55838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
'Monster' left or right.
Lettering: (uninscribed)
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), Series X, varieties exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sceat (Series X; 'Wodan' head) (695-740) from Frisia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver is that it features an image of Wodan, a god in Germanic mythology, on its obverse side. Wodan is often associated with wisdom, poetry, and war, and his appearance on the coin may reflect the cultural and religious beliefs of the people of Frisia during that time period.
