Anglo-Saxon England, Secondary Series (710-760), Sceat, Series N, type 41b, Quincunx between two standing figures, wearing long pleated tunics, pellet to sides, rev. Monster in flight right, looking back, crest falling to right, tail with pellet end raised, claws below, prominent member, 1.16g, 45° (SL 52-30 plate coin; SCBI 69, 570 this coin; T&S pp. 459-67, 368-72; Gannon 101, 103, 104, no. 177 and 179, 148-50, and Figs. 3.24; 3.26, 4.58 b-c; MEC 8 Series Nb; North 99; Spink 806), toned and appealing, very fine.
provenance
J Philpotts, June 2010
Estimate: £450 - £350