Kingdom of Wessex Penny - Alfred the Great, 877 – 899
Cross and Lozenge type
Information
Country
Kingdom of Wessex
Kingdom of Wessex
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
877 – 899
Ruler
Alfred the Great
(871–899)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.3
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Wessex. Issued from 877 to 899. Struck in Silver. Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.3 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed bust right, legend around. (Alfred king of the Saxons.)
- Reverse
- Cross pattée within lozenge over long beaded cross, crossbars at lozenge ends. (Beorheah, moneyer.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (877-899) | — |
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