Anglo-Saxon. AR Sceatta, c.710-760. Series Q1G, Type 59. Facing Bust / Beast. Very Rare.
 
Obv: Facing bust. Rev: Beast left, head looking back, crest intertwined between legs.
 
Reference: S. 808C; N. 144; Sceatta List. 63-100.
 
Cf: For a similar example, The Tony Abramson Collection of Dark Age Coinage - Part I, lot 260.
 
An eye catching coin with a darker grey / silver tone, a strong facing portrait and clear coiled beast. A piece chipped from the edge. A desirable type in any condition, and seldom offered for sale.