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Sceat - Æthelred I 1st reign
| Silver | 1.03 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Northumbria (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Aethelred I (774-779, 789-796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 774-779 |
| Value | 1 Sceat |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.03 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stylised stag right, triquetra below, cross within tail loop.
Comment
Early Anglo-Saxon period (600-775), Kings of Northumbria (c.685-c.867), Silver Sceatta coinage (c.685-c.806), Regal issues (c.685-c.788). Abr. 72)Æthelred was the son of Æthelwald Moll and Æthelthryth and possibly became king while still a child after Alhred/Alchred was deposed.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sceat - Æthelred I (1st reign) (774-779) from Kingdom of Northumbria (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.03 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of a cross, symbolizing the Christian faith, while the reverse side features a depiction of a mythical creature, possibly a dragon or a serpent, which was a common motif in pre-Christian Anglo-Saxon art. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious transformations that were taking place in Northumbria during this period.
