Kingdom of Wessex Penny - Ecgberht, 802 – 839
Group II; Canterbury mint
Information
Country
Kingdom of Wessex
Kingdom of Wessex
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
802 – 839
Ruler
Ecgberht
(802–839)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.27
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Wessex. Issued from 802 to 839. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.27 g.
- Obverse
- Five limbs issuing from central pellet within inner circle, legend around. (King Ecgberht.)
- Reverse
- Five limbs issuing from central pellet within inner circle, legend around. (Swefheard.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (802-839) | — |
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