Anglo-Saxon England, Secondary Series (710-760), Sceat, Series K, type 42, variety b, London connected, diademed, draped bust right, knotted wreath knot behind, before a bird of prey on shoulder, looking right, rev. animal left, looking back and upwards, tail raised with trefoil end, rounding angled bush with berries and large bud at top, clawed feet, 0.80g, 0° (SL 41-20; SCBI 69, 439 this coin; MEC 8 Series Kc; North 101; Spink 803A), chipped and slightly waterworn, otherwise struck details better than fine, scarce.
provenance
T Owen, March 1997
Estimate: £120 - £180