1 Penny - Alfred the Great

Issuer Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia)
Year 895-899
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound
Composition Silver
Weight
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
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Obverse description Four line inscription.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + AEL FRED RE X SAXO NVM
(Translation: Alfred King of the Saxons.)
Reverse description Abbreviated mint name written top to bottom, flanked by two groups of three pellets.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering EXA
(Translation: Exeter.)
Edge Plain.
Mint
Mintage ND (895-899) - -
Numisquare ID 2617551330
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