Anglo Saxon Primary Phase AD 680-710 Silver Sceatta Aethelred of Mercia AD 674-704

Anglo Saxon Primary Phase AD 680-710 Silver Sceatta Series C, Attributed to King Aethelred of Mercia, AD 674-704.

Degenerated head / AETHELRED in 2 lines.

S780, 12x13mm, 1.10g

A high grade example with probably the clearest inscription we’ve seen.

This coin is part of the Fort collection, a carefully assembled group of English Anglo-Saxon pennies collected for their historical importance and condition. Coins were sourced from reputable dealers and auction houses over some 25 years. Each one comes with the collector’s label, along with any other previous tickets and are sure to sell quickly given their overall high grade and rarity.