Kingdom of Mercia Penny - Burgred, 866 – 869
Type IIb
Information
Country
Kingdom of Mercia
Kingdom of Mercia
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
866 – 869
Ruler
Burgred
(852–874)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Mercia. Issued from 866 to 869. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.24 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed bust right, legend around. (King Burgred.)
- Reverse
- Moneyer's name across three lines, lunettes open at sides. (Hussa, moneyer.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (866-869) | — |
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