Extremely Rare Early Anglo-Saxon 'Series L Type 16/18' Horizontal Drapery Secondary Sceatta
Silver, 1.03 grams, 12.43 mm. Secondary Sceattas, Series L, Type 16/18; 710-760 AD. Obverse: profile bust right with horizontal drapery, with cross in front. Reverse: standing figure in boat holding cross-headed staff left and bird of prey to right with hawk perch below. S. 804F; Metcalf 331-335, Abramson K360. Uncleaned 'as found' very fine condition with a deep grey patination.