Kingdom of Wessex Penny - Æthelwulf, 854 – 858
Canterbury mint; Phase IV
Information
Country
Kingdom of Wessex
Kingdom of Wessex
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
854 – 858
Ruler
Aethelwulf
(839–858)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.38
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Wessex. Issued from 854 to 858. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 1.38 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed bust right breaking inner circle, royal title around. (King Aethelwulf.)
- Reverse
- Moneyer's name arranged on limbs of, and around, beaded cross. (Hunbeorht, moneyer.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (854-858) | — |
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