Anglo-Saxon AR Sceatta. Continental issue, Series E, 'Vico' type. Circa AD 695-740. Degenerate diademed 'porcupine' head to right, bars and cross facial motif / Degenerated letters possibly reading 'Vic' around central annulet, all within pelleted square. SCBC 790A; Abramson 88-10. 1.14g, 12mm.
Mint State; beautiful deep old cabinet tone.
Ex Spink, Numismatic Circular, February 2004, lot HS1488.