Kingdom of Mercia Penny - Offa, 792 – 796
Heavy coinage
Information
Country
Kingdom of Mercia
Kingdom of Mercia
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
792 – 796
Ruler
Offa
(757–796)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.45
Diameter (mm)
19.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Mercia. Issued from 792 to 796. Struck in Silver. Measures 19.5 mm and weighs 1.45 g.
- Obverse
- Central rosette with legend around. (Offa King of Mercia.)
- Reverse
- Mercian m flanked by annulets and pellets in upper lunette, curvilinear ornament in lower lunette. (Babba.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (792-796) | — |
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