H2081 - Kingdom of East Anglia, attributable to
the reign of King Aldwulf
(663-c.714) and King Ælfwald (c.713-749), Secondary
Sceattas, Silver Sceatta,
1.19g., a mint in East Anglia, Series R, "EPA"
type, crowned bust right, +OV (roman script) EPA (runic) around, rev.,
"Standard" with TOTII within a square, pseudo legend around, (Metcalf cf
390; North 157; S. 832), extremely fine, well centered, toned, a nice
example of a sceat with runic legends. $595 SOLD
It is very
likely that the name Epa is that of a moneyer, other names are also known
for this series.
