Kingdom of Mercia Penny - Coenwulf, 810 – 821

Groups III and IV; London mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Mercia Kingdom of Mercia
Currency Pound
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 810 – 821
Ruler Coenwulf (796–821)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.3
Diameter (mm) 18.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from Kingdom of Mercia. Issued from 810 to 821. Struck in Silver. Measures 18.5 mm and weighs 1.3 g.

Obverse
Diademed and draped bust left, legend around. (Coenwulf King of Mercia.)
Reverse
Central cross-crosslet, pellets within surrounding legend. (Ælfhun.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (810-821)  London mint

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