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Description: | A complete Early-Medieval (Anglo-Saxon) silver sceat issued at Ribe, Denmark (c. 675-c. 750). Series X, Type 31 (Abramson 2006: 15 and 74; North 1994: 65, ref: 117).Obverse: Facing, radiate, Wodan head with chevron beard, cross pommée either side. Line border with beaded borderReverse: Monster in flight right, looking back, gaping jaws biting raised triple-forked tail, pellet below head. Prominent member and clawed feet below. Line border with beaded borderDiameter: 11.7mm. Weight: 0.93g. DA=12:3.North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.Abramson, T. 2006. Sceattas an Illustrated Guide. Heritage Marketing & Publications Ltd. King's Lynn.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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