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Sceat Series E, 'Vico' type
| Issuer | Frisia |
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| Year | 695-740 |
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| Value | 1 Sceat |
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| Obverse description | Stylized, degenerate bust facing right, rendered in a highly abstract early medieval manner. The head is depicted with pronounced curved lines suggesting drapery or hair radiating outward in sweeping strokes, characteristic of the debased classical tradition found on Frisian sceats. A prominent crescent-like arc frames the facial area, with a series of pellets arranged in radiating lines forming what may represent a simplified portrait. The overall execution is vigorous but schematic, reflecting the artistic conventions of the Series E coinage. |
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| Reverse description | Central design comprising a square geometric pattern formed by a stepped or interlaced framework, with a central pellet-in-annulet motif. The corners of the inner square are adorned with small T-shaped or cross-like appendages projecting inward, creating a swastika-like or fylfot arrangement. The entire central device is surrounded by a beaded border, with further ornamental elements in the outer field. This reverse type is characteristic of the 'Vico' class within Sceat Series E, associated with Frisian commercial activity and the trading emporium of Wijk bij Duurstede. |
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| Reverse lettering | VIC |
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