Kingdom of Wessex Penny - Æthelwulf, 843 – 848
Canterbury mint; Phase II
Information
Country
Kingdom of Wessex
Kingdom of Wessex
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
843 – 848
Ruler
Aethelwulf
(839–858)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.21
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Wessex. Issued from 843 to 848. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 1.21 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed bust right breaking inner circle, royal title around. (King Aethelwulf.)
- Reverse
- Cross-crosslet within inner circle, moneyer's name around. (Manna, moneyer.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (843-848) | — |
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