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H5006 - Kingdom of East Anglia, attributable to the reign of King Aldwulf (663-c.714) and King Ælfwald (c.713-749), Secondary Sceattas,  Silver Sceatta, 1.23g., a mint in East Anglia, Series R1x, "EPA" type, crowned bust right, +ATAT (roman script) EPA (runic) around, rev.,  "Standard" with TOTII within a square, pseudo legend around, (Metcalf 394; North 157; S. 832), choice very 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.