Anglo Saxon. Sceat. 695-740AD #sherborne the 2nd Battalion service history

the 2nd Battalion service history is detailed on many sites online

Obverse: GALLIENVS AVG Radiate head of Gallienus right

Sydenham 140) Porosity on surface

Reverse: A female seated instructing a boy with a key to unlock the prison doors

Lettering:* HE SPAKE OF TREES

Anglo Saxon. Sceat. 695-740AD #sherborne the 2nd Battalion service historyEarly Anglo Saxon England, continental phase (c. 695 740), silver Sceat, Series D, standard type 8, Spink 793 Obv. degenerate altar with central annulet, Rev. cross pomme and pellets in angles, blundered legend . Toned good VF. uh surrounds (Abramson D120; S. 793), of good metal, extremely fine