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An early Anglo-Saxon silver coin is known as a 'sceat' (plural 'sceattas') derived
from Germanic words meaning treasure or wealth . On average they measure
12mm diameter During the 9th century Northumbrian sceattas were debased to copper alloy, and are called 'stycas' |
Eadberht King of Northumbria - 737-758 |
Ecgberht - Archbishop of York - 737-766 |
Series K. Type 33 - 710-760 |
Type 36 - 710-760 |
Type 72 - 710-760 |
Porcupine type - 695-740 |
Series Z - 680-710 |
Archbishop Eanbald - 796-835 |
Styca - Ethilred - 843-49 |