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Anglo-Saxon Silver Sceat (Series R)
Good Very Fine Condition
Price: £360.00
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Product code: HISASSSR
- An original hammered silver sceat offered in a Good Very Fine Condition
- An opportunity to own a coin that is more than 1,200 years old
- The obverse bears a crude right-facing bust
- Features a 'standard' reverse design with central annulet, chevrons in upper corners and diagonal lines in lower
- A fascinating historical artefact that tells the story of our ancestors
- A great gift for those with an interest in ancient history
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The term ‘sceat’ originates from Old English and means ‘treasure’ or ‘money’. Minted and used during the Anglo-Saxon period, these small silver coins often feature intricate patterns depicting animals, human figures, runes and symbols. By the ninth century, the use of sceats started to decline as other forms of currency, such as the silver penny, gained popularity, and the penny eventually becoming the dominant coinage in medieval England.
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