Anglo-Saxon Coins

These coins are shown enlarged, the actual size varies between around 10-15mm diameter. The early coins in the series were of good silver content and later debased.

Sceat - porcupine type A.D 695-740

Sceat - Mecian type A.D.710-760

Sceat - Aelfwald A.D.779-788

Sceat A.D.710-760

Reverse of above

Penny  - Edward The Confessor 1042-1066

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Sceat is an abbreviation of the Germanic word sceatta, which means treasure or wealth