Update: now gone to eBay- true auction- 99c start- no reserve- free US shipping Here is an appealing little Dark Ages coin with attractive grey patina. I was a tad disappointed that PCGS chose to "details" grade it rather than assigning a straight grade, but they gave it XF details, which was higher than I expected. I suppose their "environmental damage" verdict was because of the "light deposits" noted in the CNG description. This is consistent with a dug coin. I would imagine there is a good chance this came from a buried hoard at one time. I like to think of it having been found in a ship burial like the Sutton Hoo treasure. That's just my imagination, of course, but it's theoretically possible, I suppose. I find it fascinating that it has the ouroboros (tail-biting serpent) motif on both sides. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouroboros Ex-CNG eAuction 445, Lot 695. Just encapsulated by PCGS. https://cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=383486 https://www.pcgs.com/cert/38580861 CNG description: Asking $265; free shipping within USA. Now gone to eBay- see link at top (After the CNG and PCGS fees, I'm in it for about $245-250-ish.) World & US coin swaps considered.
