Record ID: PUBLIC-C6CF3A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Medieval silver Continental Sceat, series E and minted in Frisia (c. AD695-700). The type is known as a VICO, Variety B, so named from the letters on the reverse (Abramson 2006). Obverse: Quilled crescent curving right enclosing four bars, no inscription. Reverse: Central annulet within a pelleted linear border. Inscription: VICO. The coin has a very small part missing to its outer edge otherwise is in good condition.Diameter 12.08mm. is 1.64mm thick and weighs 1.2gms
Created on: Tuesday 9th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 4th December 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.