Great Britain. Anglo-Saxon. South Saxon, Notthelm, c. 710. Silver Sceatta. Series G. Diademed bust r., cross before. Rev. Standard. S.800, SCBI Abramson 310. Rare, earliest issue. Fine style. Extremely Fine. Only 3 graded and the finest at PCGS. Notthelm issued charters as King after the death of Wulfhere of Mercia when Wessex became overlord of this region. This fine style early issue was later imitated in a base continental coinage. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Subjack collection 1998, Nummorum Auctiones 11, Lot 36; Ex JP Linzalone & Son 1992 Ex The Century Collection.