Kingdom of Wessex Penny - Ecgberht, 802 – 839

Group III; Canterbury mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Wessex Kingdom of Wessex
Currency Pound
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 802 – 839
Ruler Ecgberht (802–839)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.32
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from Kingdom of Wessex. Issued from 802 to 839. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.32 g.

Obverse
Diademed bust right, breaking inner circle, legend around. (King Ecgberht.)
Reverse
Mint monogram within inner circle, moneyer's name around. (Bosel, moneyer.
City of Canterbury.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (802-839)  —

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