Kingdom of Mercia Penny - Burgred, 855 – 860
Type Ib
Information
Country
Kingdom of Mercia
Kingdom of Mercia
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
855 – 860
Ruler
Burgred
(852–874)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Mercia. Issued from 855 to 860. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.22 g.
- Obverse
- Bust right, two panel tunic, royal title around. (King Burgred.)
- Reverse
- Moneyer's name across three lines. (Duda, moneyer.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (855-860) | — |
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