Kingdom of Mercia Penny - Offa, 780 – 792
Light coinage; non-portrait type
Information
Country
Kingdom of Mercia
Kingdom of Mercia
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
780 – 792
Ruler
Offa
(757–796)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Mercia. Issued from 780 to 792. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.15 g.
- Obverse
- Cross formed of pellets with inner circle containing five pellets, Mercian letters in angles. (King Offa of Mercia.)
- Reverse
- Small cross pattée within inner circle, pellets in angles; outer cross formed of geometric shapes, Mercian letters in angles.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (780-792) | — |
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