Anglo Saxon, East Anglia. Silver Sceat, c.710-25 AD. Series J, Type 85. Mint in Northumbria, Probably Eoforwic, (York).
 
Obv: Diademed bust right within serpent circle. Rev: Central cross within border, with bird facing right above, annulet either side.
 
Reference: (variant of) S. 802; Abramson 18.20 var. (trefoils also flanking cross).
 
Provenance: Registered With PAS (Portable Antiquities Scheme), reference: LIN-C8C6EA.
 
A well struck piece, with some surface tone discolouration. Nice attractive details throughout.