Kingdom of Wessex Penny - Æthelwulf, 839 – 843
Canterbury mint; Phase I
Information
Country
Kingdom of Wessex
Kingdom of Wessex
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
839 – 843
Ruler
Aethelwulf
(839–858)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.35
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Wessex. Issued from 839 to 843. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.35 g.
- Obverse
- Central cross pattée with wedges in quarters, ruler's title around. (Æthelwulf, King ...)
- Reverse
- SAXONORIUM in three lines within inner circle, moneyer's name around. (... of the Saxons. Osmund, moneyer.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (839-843) | — |
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