[TQ 87 76 Sited to Isle of Grain only] Two Anglo-Saxon sceattas. Both coins stated by the vendor to have been `under an old wall', the first near, and the second on the Isle of Grain. Possibly found by metal detector. (1) (i) Early Anglo Saxon sceatta: London derived series, diademed bust to the right, cup in front. Reverse: king standing with head turned to the right holding a cross in one hand and a bird in the other. Seaby type 370. Found below an old wall near the Isle of Grain. (ii) Transitional `Kentish' type silver sceatta c.690-725. Radiate bust to the right, of good style. TIC before face. Reverse: "standard". type 2a. Found under an old wall on the Isle of Grain. (2-3)

<1> BAR 128 Sceattas in Eng and on the Continent 1984 253 (D Hill and DM Metcalf) (OS Card Reference). SKE37490.

<2> Seaby Coin and Medal Bulletin Nov 1977 403 (OS Card Reference). SKE49434.

<3> Seaby Coin and medal Bulletin May 1978 156 (OS Card Reference). SKE49433.