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Auction 3109  –  17 - 20 August 2023

Heritage Auctions, Auction 3109

Ancient and World Coins

Part 1: Th, 17.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part 3: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 11:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 11:00 PM CEST
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Description

Anglo-Viking - Danish East Anglia. Anonymous lead Coin Weight ND (Late 9th Century), 21mm. 35.85gm. A most curious coin weight with inset Series K, type 32a Sceat for identification, with wolf's-head serpent and beaded border. Alternating incuse triangles with raised dot along circumference. Cf. G. Williams, "Anglo-Saxon and Viking Coin Weights," in BNJ 69 (1999), no. 5 (for a similar lead weight with inset Porcupine-type sceat). For inset: Abramson 38.40.10. SCBI 63 (BM), 490. Ex. CNG Auction 102 (May 2016, Lot 1421) From the Rivergate Collection HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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Price realized 900 USD
Starting price 500 USD
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