Kingdom of Wessex Penny - Alfred the Great, 875 – 876
Two emperors type
Information
Country
Kingdom of Wessex
Kingdom of Wessex
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Penny
Year
875 – 876
Ruler
Alfred the Great
(871–899)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Penny from Kingdom of Wessex. Issued from 875 to 876. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.15 g.
- Obverse
- Legend around diademed bust right. (Alfred King of England.)
- Reverse
- Two facing seated figures, holding orb between them, angel above with wings spread. (Beagstan, moneyer.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (875-876) | — |
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