Kingdom of Wessex Penny - Alfred the Great, 880 – 899
3rd coinage
Information
Country
Kingdom of Wessex
Kingdom of Wessex
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
880 – 899
Ruler
Alfred the Great
(871–899)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.55
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Wessex. Issued from 880 to 899. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.55 g.
- Obverse
- Small cross pattée central within inner circle, royal title around. (King Alfred.)
- Reverse
- Moneyer's name across two lines, pellets between. (Cudberht.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (880-899) | — |
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