Sceat Series D, Type 2c

Series D sceattas originate from Frisian trading networks centered on the Rhine delta, almost certainly struck at or near Dorestad — one of the most active emporia of the early medieval North Sea economy. The type circulated across a remarkably wide geographic arc, recovered archaeologically from Kent to the Dutch coastal zone, which reflects the intensity of cross-channel commerce during this period rather than any single issuing authority's reach.

Metcalf's die study across types 158–180 identified significant variation in flan preparation and silver fineness, suggesting multiple production episodes rather than a single sustained mint operation.