Anglo-Saxon Silver Sceattas Series E An anonymous silver sceatta of Secondary Phase series E (VICO/VICO derivative type, subtype 2 or 3), probably dating c. AD 710-750.
Obverse: quilled animal right with triangular head, cross and two pellets below head, uncertain inscription off-flan in front.
Reverse: rectangular panel containing stylised inscription VIIO, additional inscription (?) around. Probably struck in Frisia.
S790D Crisp Extremely Fine, virtually a perfect strike.
Pleasing greyish tone, rare thus in this grade.