COIN HOARD 587366

Description: Two early medieval silver sceats. One sceatta is a series X Type 31 variant Wodan/Monster type which exhibits a Metcalf/Barrett variety H obverse and L reverse. It dates to the period c. AD 710-740. The obverse features a facing Wodan head with flowing or radiant hair with a single pellet above and a beard, ears either side, and pellets in the beard surrounded by a beaded outline. The reverse features a design of a crested monster facing right with a type L shaped head in flight looking left over its shoulder with pellets below the head raised triple tail, claws below and a prominent member all surrounded by a beaded outline. Mint of Ribe, Denmark. The second sceatta is a series H type 49 Metcalf variety 1b dating to the period c. AD 720 - 740. The obverse features a centrally positioned small moustached round face with a beaded outline surrounded by nine roundels. The reverse features a crested peacock displaying right with roundels above and below and pellets behind and beneath. Mint of Hamwic (Southampton). Dimensions: The series H sceatta measures 12.20mm in diameter, 1.79mm in thickness and weighs 0.91g. Discussion and Date: As these coins are more than 10% precious metal, are more than 300 years old and come from the same find they constitute potential Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996. Thanks to John Naylor for his assistance with the identifications Julie Shoemark Volunteer

Date: 710 - 740

Object type: COIN HOARD

Last import: August 15, 2017