Lot 2723

Sale 122 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Early Anglo-Saxon period, Frisian (Continental) imitation silver sceatta, c.695-740 A.D., (1.22 g), obv."plumed bird right", rev. pellets below, abstract VOTA standard, (S.790C, Metcalf 201, E series issue, variety G). Sharply struck and toned, extremely fine.

Ex Mark E. Freehill Collection, from Noble Numismatics Sale 59 (lot 765), previously from the William L. Subjack Collection of Thrymsas Sceattas, Nvmmorvm Avctiones, Italo Vecchi Ltd auction sale June 5, 1998 (lot 111, illustrated).

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$300

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