Kingdom of Wessex Penny - Æthelberht, 858 – 865
Information
Country
Kingdom of Wessex
Kingdom of Wessex
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
858 – 865
Ruler
Aethelberht
(858–865)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.19
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Wessex. Issued from 858 to 865. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 1.19 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed bust right, royal title around. (King Aethelberht.)
- Reverse
- Moneyer's name in and around the arms of a beaded cross. (Sæferth, moneyer.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (858-865) | — |
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