ANGLO-SAXON, Secondary Sceattas. Circa 730-760. AR Sceat (12mm, 1.02 g, 9h). 'CARIP' series. Uncertain mint associated with London. ˝Ʃ˝ïἐ, diademed bust right / Figure standing facing, holding long cross in both hands; plant bearing fruit to left. Abramson 26.50; SCBI 63 (BM), 547 (same dies); North 69; SCBC 820. Near EF, and excellent style. Very rare in this condition.
From the Dr. Andrew Wayne Collection. Ex Timeline Auctions (5 September 2014), lot 1392.