CNG 99 (my Anglo-Saxon newp)
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I think I won this. The estimate was $1500, which is not anywhere realistic retail level. I really wanted this, and the unofficial result says that I am high bidder.
ANGLO-SAXON, Secondary Sceattas. Circa 720-745. AR Sceat (22mm, 1.03 g, 2h). Series H, type 49. Hamwic (Southampton) mint. ‘Wodan’ head within pelleted border; nine pelletes-in-annulets around, trefoil of pellets below / Bird standing right; pellet-in-pelleted-annulet before, three pellets around. Abramson 4.48.910; Hamwic 60/40-3 (for obv./rev.); SCBI 63 (BM), 460-1 var. (obverse ornaments); North 108; SCBC 801A. EF, lightly toned. Good metal. Rare in high grade.
ANGLO-SAXON, Secondary Sceattas. Circa 720-745. AR Sceat (22mm, 1.03 g, 2h). Series H, type 49. Hamwic (Southampton) mint. ‘Wodan’ head within pelleted border; nine pelletes-in-annulets around, trefoil of pellets below / Bird standing right; pellet-in-pelleted-annulet before, three pellets around. Abramson 4.48.910; Hamwic 60/40-3 (for obv./rev.); SCBI 63 (BM), 460-1 var. (obverse ornaments); North 108; SCBC 801A. EF, lightly toned. Good metal. Rare in high grade.
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Awesome coin!!!!
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<< <i>Always loved the wild designs of the Saxon coins - a unique approach to artistry similar in scope to the Celtic coins. >>
I've seen these early Anglo-Saxon coins come in three different motifs: Roman, Celtic and Germanic. This one looks like a combination of Celtic and sort of Germanic. I say "sort of" because the head might represent Wodan (which is the northern German name for the Norse Odin), but the truth is no one really knows. The early British population were a mix of Roman, Celts and Germans, so I guess it makes sense that we'd see "fusion" designs...
I read an article recently on the genetic mix of the peoples of modern UK whose lineage can be traced back to within the UK for the past several generations, and the data showed a lot of different groups of Celtic and Germanic peoples with very surprising genetic relationships. The article didn't mention the Roman genetic contribution, so I guess their genetics simply got absorbed into the rest of the population.
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the obverse is very reminiscent of an aegis, imagine that's what it's based on
<< <i>I've never seen this before and I love it
the obverse is very reminiscent of an aegis, imagine that's what it's based on >>
From Wikipedia:
"The modern concept of doing something 'under someone's aegis' means doing something under the protection of a powerful, knowledgeable, or benevolent source. The word aegis is identified with protection by a strong force with its roots in Greek mythology and adopted by the Romans; there are parallels in Norse mythology and in Egyptian mythology as well, where the Greek word aegis is applied by extension."
Where that head is a portrayal of Odin, or whatever, may be in dispute. But, I see the strong suggestion of an aegis too. The Norse were prolific travelers, and easily could've picked that up from the Greeks.
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It's noted as a Southampton mint issue. I thought the Woden head sceats were all considered of continental origin, from Ribe in modern day Denmark? Will have to look into that... more reading!
<< <i>Lovely little sceat.
It's noted as a Southampton mint issue. I thought the Woden head sceats were all considered of continental origin, from Ribe in modern day Denmark? Will have to look into that... more reading! >>
My mistake...
The "Woden head" design (Series H) with the head surrounded by pellets/annulets is from Hamwic.
The "Woden face" design (Series X) is presumably from Ribe
<< <i>I know I already replied, but this coin pleases me and I know you have other awesome stuff, do you happen to have your coins to view up on collectivecoin or somewhere else? I'd love to take a look >>
Thanks for the nice sentiment, but I don't have them on public display other than the haphazard manner here.
<< <i><< Lovely little sceat.
It's noted as a Southampton mint issue. I thought the Woden head sceats were all considered of continental origin, from Ribe in modern day Denmark? Will have to look into that... more reading! >>
My mistake...
The "Woden head" design (Series H) with the head surrounded by pellets/annulets is from Hamwic.
The "Woden face" design (Series X) is presumably from Ribe >>
For those who don't know, "Hamwic" just means "Ham market/plaza/bazaar", which is kind of what "Hampton" (Ham/p-town) means too. The "wic" of Ham eventually grew into a "ton".
And just to inject some levity into this: "South" means "south".
And, I gotta say... whenever I look at these coins, read the associated place names and think of their history, one phrase almost always jumps into my head: FEAR, FIRE, FOE, FOUL! (Imagine the town crier yelling that when confronted with a Viking raid!)
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