Early Anglo-Saxon Period (600-775), silver Sceat, Secondary Phase (c.710-c.760), series J, York, type 85, diademed head right, saltire cross in front of mouth, beaded circle surrounding, rev. bird on cross, four pellets by head of bird, annulet either side, trio of pellets each side, serpent beaded ring surrounding, weight 1.14g (Abramson Th 2, Series 18-20, var. 20, p.87; Metcalf 293-295; N.126; S.802). Toned, extremely fine and very pleasing.

Provenance:
Ex Dix Noonan and Webb, Auction 145, 13th March 2018, lot 104.