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Penny - Ceolwulf II Cross and lozenge type
| Issuer | Mercia, Kingdom of |
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| Year | 874-880 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Diademed bust of King Ceolwulf II facing right, rendered in the boldly stylised Anglo-Saxon hammered tradition, with a prominent pellet-decorated diadem and elongated facial features characteristic of late 9th-century Mercian coinage. The bust is set within a beaded inner circle, with the royal legend arranged around the periphery of the flan. The portrait displays a draped shoulder treatment and a strong, linear nose and chin typical of the period. The inscription CIOLVVL F REX encircles the effigy, proclaiming the issuer's royal title. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Mint | London Mint |
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