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Early Anglo-Saxon Period, Continental series (c 695-c 740), Sceatta, series E, variety L, bird right, pellet in annulet in front, rev. standard with annulets and pellets, 1.11g/12h (Metcalf p.208; N 49 var.; S 789). Small spot of verdigris on obverse, otherwise extremely fine (£120-150)

Provenance:
Found near Dorchester, Dorset, 2003.

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