Kingdom of Wessex Penny - Æthelwulf, 839 – 843
Canterbury mint; Phase I
Information
Country
Kingdom of Wessex
Kingdom of Wessex
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
839 – 843
Ruler
Aethelwulf
(839–858)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Wessex. Issued from 839 to 843. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.23 g.
- Obverse
- Legend around diademed bust right within inner circle. (King Aethelwulf.)
- Reverse
- Legend around small cross pattée within inner circle, Mercian m. (Beagmund.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (839-843) | — |
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