Anglo-Saxon. AR Sceat, c.710-60. Wodan Head / Pecking Bird Type. Hamwic (Southampton) Mint. Series H. 0.71g.
 
Obv: Woden head facing within a pellet border, seven bosses (pellets-in-annulets) around with pellets between, group of three pellets below. Rev: A pecking crested peacock with splayed feet right, pellet in annulet above and below neck, pellet between legs.
 
Reference: S. 801A; Sceatta List (Spink) page 186.
 
A well struck piece showing clear details. Some areas with hard dirt in devices. Good eye appeal and a desirable series of Sceatta in any condition.