Kingdom of Mercia Penny - Offa, 780 – 792
Light coinage; portrait type
Information
Country
Kingdom of Mercia
Kingdom of Mercia
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
780 – 792
Ruler
Offa
(757–796)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.2
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Mercia. Issued from 780 to 792. Struck in Silver. Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.2 g.
- Obverse
- Crude bare headed bust right extending to rim, legend around. (King Offa.)
- Reverse
- Cross fleury with lozenge centre, saltire in lozenge, legend in angles. (Wihtred.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (780-792) | — | East Anglia mints |
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