Record ID: KENT-15F583
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
An early medieval silver sceat, Primary Phase, Series E (VICO 1), mint: Domburg; date: c.700-705. The coin is in good condition, however a layer of corrosion has built up on the surface, with the silver showing through on the raised surfaces. The obverse of the coin is a debased right facing bust which resembles a porcupine. The reverse of the coin has a standard with an annulet in the centre, a small saltire in two angles, and pellets in the other corners.
Created on: Thursday 15th December 2005
Last updated: Friday 24th January 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kent / East Sussex border', grid reference and parish protected.