Penny - Alfred the Great Cross and Lozenge type

Issuer Wessex, Kingdom of
Year 877-899
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound
Composition Silver
Weight 1.3 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1058, North#629
Obverse description Diademed bust right, legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ΛELFRED REX SΛX
(Translation: Alfred king of the Saxons.)
Reverse description Cross pattée within lozenge over long beaded cross, crossbars at lozenge ends.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BER HAH MOH ETΛ
(Translation: Beorheah, moneyer.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (877-899) - -
Numisquare ID 1711634590
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