Early Saxon 'VICO Variety' Continental Sceatta
Silver, 1.17 grams, 11.44 mm. Plumed Bird Type, Series E, VICO Variant 1b; 695-740 AD. Obverse: stylised plumed bird right. Reverse: standard with letters VIC positioned round central O and two pellets. S. 788; N. ?; Metcalf page 212. Extremely fine, as struck and with superb dark patina.