Kingdom of Mercia ½ Penny - Offa, 780 – 792
Light Coinage; non-portrait type
Information
Country
Kingdom of Mercia
Kingdom of Mercia
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
780 – 792
Ruler
Offa
(757–796)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Half circle
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.43
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Kingdom of Mercia. Issued from 780 to 792. Struck in Silver. Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.43 g.
- Obverse
- King's name in two lines with chevron-barred A, separated by beaded bar with forked ends; outer beaded circle both sides, various pellets in the field. ([King] Offa.)
- Reverse
- Moneyer name in two lines divided by beaded bar with cross ends, chevron-barred A; various pellets in the field. (Aethelweald moneyer.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (780-792) | — |
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