Early Anglo Saxon 'Series E, Variety G1' Continental Sceatta
Silver, 1.17 grams, 11.86 mm. Continental Series E, Variety G1; 695-740 AD. Obverse: head evolved into insect-like figure. Reverse: standard with four lines and central pellet in ring. S. 790G; Metcalf, p. 216. Uncleaned 'as found' very fine-good very fine condition with a deep grey patination.