Penny - Æthelwulf Canterbury mint, Phase IV

€244,487.00
IssuerWessex, Kingdom of
Year854-858
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight1.38 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1051, North#618
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust right breaking inner circle, royal title around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ ΛEÐELVVLF REX
(Translation: King Aethelwulf.)
Reverse descriptionMoneyer`s name arranged on limbs of, and around, beaded cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ HVNBEA RHT MO N E T Λ
(Translation: Hunbeorht, moneyer.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (854-858)  - -
Catalog ID1484664130
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