Hammered a small group (14) Groats, Pennies, Cut Pennies and a Charles IFarthing, a varied group, includes some useful pieces such as a Wodan face Sceatta Good Fine, and an Anglo-Saxon Sceat, VG to NVF
Books a large and wide ranging selection (62) includes many useful titles, particularly in Hammered and Ancient Coins: Celtic Coinage of Britain by R.D. Van Arsdell, The History And Coinage of The Roman Imperators 49-27BC by David.R.Sear, The John Brooker Collection - Coins of Charles I by J.J.North and P.J.Preston-Morley, The Herbert Schneider Collection of English Gold Coins Volumes I and II, Roman Coins and Their Values Volumes I, II, III and IV by David Sear, Roman Silver Coins Volumes I, II, III, IV and V by Seaby, Thrymsas and Sceattas in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Volumes I, II and III by D.M.Metcalf, Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values by David R.Sear, Byzantine Coins and Their Values by David R.Sear, Sylloge of Coins of the British Isles (13 Volumes) includes Anglo-Saxon Pennies by J.D.A.Thompson, Anglo-Saxon Pennies Aethelred II by Georg Galster, University Collection, Reading - Anglo Saxon and Norman Coins/ Royal Coin Cabinet, Stockholm Anglo-Norman Pennies, Bristol and Gloucester Museums - Ancient British Coins and Coins of Bristol and Gloucestershire Mints , R.P.Mack Collection Ancient British, Anglo-Saxon and Norman Coins, by R.P.Mack, Museums in East Anglia - The Morley St. Peter Hoard, Anglo-Saxon - Angevin coins and later Norwich Coins, by T.H.McK.Clough, American Collections - Ancient British, Anglo-Saxon and Norman Coins by Jeremiah D.Brady, Polish Museums - Anglo-Saxon and later medieval British Coins, by Andrzej Mokolajczyk, The Norweb Collection - Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750 Part II Dorset, Durham, Essex and Gloucestershire by R.H. THompson, Royal Coin Cabinet Stockholm, Part IV, Anglo-Saxon Coins Harold I and Harthacnut 1035-10452 by T.Talvio, The Norweb Collection - Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750 Part III Hampshire to Lincolnshire, by R.H.Thompson and M.J.Dickinson, The Norweb Collection - Tokens of the British Isles 1575-1750 Part IV Norfolk to Somerset, by R.H.Thompson and M.J.Dickinson, The J.P.Mass Collection of English Short Cross Coins 1180-1247 by Jeffrey P.Mass, along with a host of other useful titles (total lot consists of 62 books), Room Buyers only, to be removed from the room on the day of the sale
Anglo-Saxon, SilverSceat series F, Helmeted Bust right, Reverse small cross on steps with an arrangement of Annulets, letter T's and letter I's S.781 About VF
Ancients a varied group (18) includes Indian States 2.71 grammes in gold, purity unknown, Anglo-SaxonSceatta, and a selection of Romanbronzes, in mixed grades
Anglo-Saxon, Kings of Northumbria - Sceatta, Aldfrith (685-704) S.846, North 176, Obverse pellet within circle, Reverse Quadruped left, forked tail above, the first Anglo-Saxon coin with a regal title, 0.91 grammes, Good Fine
Anglo-Saxon Continental Ar Sceat. C, 695-740. Series E. Obv; Degenerated head. Rev; Standard, TOTII design. Spinks 790, EF with superb detail, Ex-London Coins Auction A133 5/6/2011 Lot 107
Anglo-Saxon Early Period SilverSceat Series L (London) type 23e Obverse Standing figure holding two crosses, Reverse a whorl of three wolf heads S.804H Fine
Ar sceat. Anglo Saxon. Secondary Sceattas. C, 710-725. Series J, type 85. Mint in Northumbria (probably Eoferwic [York]). Obv; Diademed head right. Rev; Outlined bird standing right upon cross; annulet to left, cluster of berries and annulet to right; all within serpentine border. Abramson 18.20; Continental issue. Some light surface deposits. 0.94g. VF
Ar sceat. Anglo Saxon. Continental Sceattas. C, 695/700-715. Series D, type 2c. Mint in Frisia (Domburg?). Obv; Radiate bust right; traces of Runic AEPA before. Rev; Short cross pommée, with pellet in each quarter; various ornaments around. Metcalf 158-70; North 163. Dark tone. 1.23g. VF
Ar sceat. Anglo Saxon. Secondary Sceattas. C, 710-725. Series R10, Wigraed. Obv; Radiate head right, runes before. Rev;Standard with symbols. Spink 813a. Green surface deposits. 0.87g. G Fine
Ar sceat. Anglo Saxon. PrimarySceattas. C, 680-700. Series A, variety 2. Mint in Kent. Obv; Radiate bust right; TIC to right, two annulets and A-like ornament behind. Rev; 'Standard’ with TOT II; triangle with pellets above, pseudo-legend around. Metcalf 89; North 40. Dark tone. 1.12g. NVF
Sceat Ar.Anglo Saxon Primary issue. Type BIIIA. C, 680-710 AD. Obv; Head right within beaded border. Rev:Bird on cross, annulets either side. Spink 777A. Grey tone with surface deposits. 1.19g. VF.
Anglo-SaxonSceatta Secondary phase, S.800 variety Obverse Head facing right with cross, Reverse Pellet in annulet in centre with three crosses and a square of pellets VF
Sceat Ar. Continental type. C,600-775 AD. Obv; Degenerated head. Rev: Standard with letters possibly reading VICO in retrograde. Spinks 790V var. Toned and good metal. 1.17g. GVF.
Sceat Early Anglo Saxon Period silver Series X radiate Wodan Head with chevron beard, monster in flight reverse looking back with gaping jaws Type 31, Spink 797 1.07 grms diameter 11.98 mm Good VF and pleasing
Ar sceat. Anglo-Saxon. C, 710-725. Series J, type 85. Mint in Northumbria. Obv; Diademed head right. Rev; Outline bird right on cross; quatrefoil to right of bird, annulets flanking cross. Spink 802. Good detail and silver. 1.25g 12mm. EF
Ar sceat. Anglo-Saxon. C, 680-710. Series B var. Obv; Diademed head right, cross before. Rev; Bird right on cross; annulets flanking cross with pellets below. Spink 777b var. Good detail with earthy surface deposits. 1.17g 12mm.VF
Primary Sceatta Early Anglo-SaxonKentish type S.776 Bird type, Obverse Diademed bust right, Reverse bird on cross with annulet on end of each horizontal arm, weight 1.2 grammes, VF with an edge chip (bought Glendinings Auction November 1985 £55)
Primary Sceatta Early Anglo-Saxon South-Eastern type S.779BMC 2b series C2 Obverse Radiate bust right, Reverse four crosses around standard, weight 1.1 grammes, Good Fine and pleasing (bought C.J.Martin 1984 £110)
Ar sceat. Anglo-Saxon. Primary Sceattas. C, 680-710 AD. Series B type. Obv; Diademed head right. Rev; Bird right on cross pattée; annulets in upper quarters, cross before. Spink 777a. Dark tone. 1.18g. 12mm. NVF
A collection of Roman and Ancient including Bronze (9), Silver (39) and Gold (3) mixed grades, eras and emperors including 2 x Solidus of Valentinian and Honorius, 3 x Saxon AR and AE Sceats, Roman Silver from the Republic through to late Byzantine viewing recommended and bought as seen, the gold reported as copies struck in gold
Anglo-Saxon Primary Ar Sceat c.680-710 AD Series F. Obverse Bust right with pelletted helmet, Reverse Small Cross on steps with annulets around S.781 VF or better
Sceat. Early Anglo-Saxon period. Ar Sceat. Type 62-72. C, 600-775. Obv; Feline animal mask facing. Rev; Sea bird left, cross before. Spinks 829 var. Dark tone and nice surfaces. RARE. NVF.
Sceat. Early Anglo-Saxon period. Ar Sceat. Type 18. C, 600-775. Obv; Bust right cross before. Rev; Standing figure in crescent boat holding cross and bird. Spinks 804f var. Silver a little base but nice surfaces. RARE. NVF.
Mixed group of 4 Hammered silver coins. 1 Anglo-Saxon Ar Sceat. Celtic cross group with two standing figures. Spinks 822 var. 1 Anglo-Saxon base Ar Sceat. Type 15. Standing figure holding two crosses. Spinks 804c. 1 Edward I penny, London mint and a Edward IIIHalfgroat also London mint. Mixed grades and conditions Fine to G Fine [4]
Anglo-Saxon Primary Ar Sceat. C, 680-710. Series A. Obv; Radiate bust r, TIC before. Rev; Standard TOTII design. Spinks 775. Good metal with slight lustre. Super detail. NEF.
Anglo-SaxonNorthumbriasilverSceat Eadberht (737-758) as S.847 Reads EDT BEREhTVT, reverse a stylized stag. Well struck and well-centred, Good EF with only minor friction to the highest points, a choice example and very hard to find in this high grade. Ex-Lockdales 28/3/2004
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