Anglo-Saxon England, Eclectic Series (710-760), Sceat, type 51, Saltire standard, variety P1aii, two long-armed, square-shouldered, naked figures forward, possibly Adam and Eve, moustached figure, right looking forward, female figure left, looking across, feet turned in, long cross pommée at either side, rev. saltire in double beaded square, trefoils in angles, 1.20g (SL 13-90, plate coin; SCBI 69, 724 this coin; Spink 833), toned, a pleasing very fine, very rare.
provenance
Tony Blissett, September 1997,
Reportedly found in South Lincolnshire
Estimate: £300 - £400