Early Medieval (400AD - 1099AD)

Silver Sceatta of Eadberht of Northumbria

Period:

Early Medieval

Description:

Eadberht was king of Northumbria from 737 to 758.  In 750, as part of a campaign to expand Northumbria, he invaded Kyle (modern South Ayrshire) and took it from Dumnagual, leader of the Strathclyde Britons.  Sixty five Anglo-Saxon coins were excavated at Whithorn.  This is the largest group from any Scottish site.

 

The obverse has the legend EOTBERHTVS (Eadberht) around a central cross.  The reverse shows a stylised stag, facing right, with a cross between its tail.

Materials/Media:

silver

Dimensions:

diameter 18mm, weight 1.11gm

Source:

The Whithorn Trust

Accession number:

WIWMS Whit EMCoin.2

Digital Number:

WTCO002a; WTCO002b

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council