Northumbria, Alchred (765-774), Sceat, variety iii, beaded borders, +ALCHRED, retrograde, A barred, pellet after L, reversed E, around cross pommée, rev. formalised linear heraldic quadruped with snout raised, horns (or pointed ears) and mane, standing right, foreleg raised, pointed tail emanating from mid-back, cross pommée below, 1.05g, 315° (SL 71-30 plate coin; SCBI 69, 866 this coin; North 179; Spink 840), the obverse die with exceptionally finely inscribed legend and of superb fabric, toned, almost extremely fine, rare in this condition.
provenance
Acquired privately from finder, May 2010
~ Found by C Best in Beningborough (North Yorkshire) ~
Estimate: £800 - £1000