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
Price realized | 900 USD |
Starting price | 500 USD |