Primary Sceats

680–710 AD

The Primary Sceat series represents the earliest widespread coinage of early Anglo‑Saxon England. Struck between the late 7th and early 8th centuries, these small silver pieces show strong continental influence, particularly from Frisian and Lower Rhine prototypes. Series E “porcupine” types, with their distinctive abstract designs and stepped crosses, form one of the most recognisable groups within the series. Their artistry, variability, and wide circulation make them a cornerstone of early English numismatics, marking the transition from a largely gold‑based economy to a stable silver currency.

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WS 7941 — Ar Sceat

Ar Sceat. ‘Stepped cross’, E type 53. Porcupine type. ® Stepped cross, annulet at centre. Spink # 785 (844A). Metcalf 258–62. Toned, good metal and as struck.

£395.00

WS 7353 — Ar Sceat

Ar Sceat. ‘Stepped cross’, E type 53. Porcupine type. ® Stepped cross, annulet at centre. Spink # 785 (844A). Metcalf 258–62.

£315.00