Description
Early Anglo‑Saxon (c. 600‑775), silver Sceatta, continental issues (c. 695‑740), series X, ‘Wodan’ head type. Facing bearded ‘Wodan’ head of good style with long hair, ‘braids’ of hair formed with crosses with pellet terminals each side within linear circle. Rev, dragon left, facing right with pellet in annulet eye and three‑forked tail within linear border, 0.71gm (S. 797; N. 116). Good Very Fine and well struck, darkly toned, tiny flan split at 6 o’clock.
EMC 2024.0065, found in West Rasen, Lincolnshire on 11 February 2024.
