Kingdom of Northumbria, Eadberht (737 – 758 AD) Sceatta. 1.01g. (N. 177, S. 847A, Abramson 70/10). REF: 0OL1ZT.
Obverse: Rampant ‘dragon’ facing right, tongue protruding, within pellet circle. Reverse: Central cross-pattée, inscription around: ·EADBERhTVT.
A choice example of a classic and scarce Northumbrian sceatta, good metal, lightly toned silver, superb mythical beast. Better than very fine.
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