Kingdom of Wessex ½ Penny - Alfred the Great, 880 – 899
3rd coinage
Information
Country
Kingdom of Wessex
Kingdom of Wessex
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
880 – 899
Ruler
Alfred the Great
(871–899)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.64
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Kingdom of Wessex. Issued from 880 to 899. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.64 g.
- Obverse
- Beaded inner circle containing plain cross, legend around. (King Alfred.)
- Reverse
- Two lines divided by pellets and crosses. (Cuthberht.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (880-899) | — |
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