Penny - Alfred the Great 3rd coinage

Issuer Wessex, Kingdom of
Year 880-899
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound
Composition Silver
Weight 1.55 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1066, North#635-7
Obverse description Small cross pattée central within inner circle, royal title around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ÆL FR ED REX
(Translation: King Alfred.)
Reverse description Moneyer`s name across two lines, pellets between.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CVDB ERHT
(Translation: Cudberht.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (880-899) - -
Numisquare ID 1823071590
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