Penny - Burgred Type IIb

Issuer Mercia, Kingdom of
Year 866-869
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound
Composition Silver
Weight 1.36 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#941B, North#426
Obverse description Diademed bust right, double inner circle, legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + BVRGRED REX –
(Translation: King Burgred.)
Reverse description Moneyer`s name across three lines, crooks at each end.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering M◊N HYGERED ETA
(Translation: Hugered, moneyer.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (866-869) - -
Numisquare ID 4502765950
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