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Eadberht with Archbishop Ecgberht Sceat

 

Northumbrian sceat struck jointly for King Eadberht (757-758) and his brother, Ecgberht, the first Archbishop of York.

Obv: Legend around central small cross EOTBEREHTVS

Rev: Mitred figure holding two crosses. ECGBERHT AR

The final letter in the obverse legend, which has the appearance of an inverted L, is an early form of S.

Spink 852; North 192;  

UKDFD Ref. No. - 9516

Weight .9 grams.

Findspot: Near Beverly  YORKSHIRE 9 October 2007

Priced at £450 inclusive of shipping and handling.