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Auction: 23005 - The "Haddenham" Collection of English Coins
Lot: 120

The 'Haddenham' Collection of English Coins | (2) Anglo-Saxon Sceattas including: Anglo-Saxon, Primary Phase (c. 680-710), Sceatta, atrributed to King Aethelred of Mercia (c. 674-704), Series E, degenerate head right, rev. 'Aethiliraed' in runes in two lines with triple border of pellets, 1.05g, 8h (Abramson 92; BMC 4; North 155; Spink 780), well struck, blue and green patina surrounding the edges, great eye appeal, very fine; and, B> Continental Issues (c. 695-740), Sceatta, Series E, 'Vico Type', degenerate head enclosing bars, rev. 'Standard' with letters possibly reading VIC around central annulet, 1.09g, 9h (Abramson 88; BMC 5; North 48; Spink 790A), well struck, slightly off centre on reverse, indigo hues throughout, toned, very fine (2)

Provenance

i) T Matthews, by private treaty, 1998 - £375

ii) T Matthews, by private treaty, 1999 - £115


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Sold for
£900

Starting price
£230