Eadberht with Archbishop Ecgberht

737–758 AD

Joint issues of King Eadberht and Archbishop Ecgberht represent one of the most fascinating phases of Northumbrian coinage. These coins highlight the close cooperation between royal and ecclesiastical authority during a period of political strength and cultural vitality. The standing or kneeling archiepiscopal figure is a distinctive hallmark of this series, and rare die varieties are of particular interest to collectors and scholars. Surviving examples are scarce and often display remarkable artistry for the period.

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WS 8771 — Ar Sceat

Ar Sceat. EOTBEREThV around cross with pellet in each angle inside pelleted circle. ® ECGBERT A Mitred figure with bent knees holding two crosses (no pellet below cross). 0.9 g. Spink # 852. Booth vi. Extremely rare unpublished variety.

£650.00

WS 9108 — Ar Sceat

Ar Sceat. OTBEREhTVS (the S shown as an inverted L) around cross inside pelleted circle. ® ECGBERhT Mitred figure with bent knees holding two crosses. 0.9 g. Spink # 852. Same dies as EMC 2016.0048. Rare variant, note no E in EOTBEREhTVS, and no pellets in angles of obverse cross.

£450.00

WS 9305 — Ar Sceat

Ar Sceat. EOTBEREhTVS (the S shown as an inverted L) around cross. ® ECGBERhT AR Standing figure with bent knees holding two crosses. 1.1 g. Spink # 852. Abramson Sceatta List 74/20. Perfect metal and surfaces.

£1,250.00