Penny - Coenwulf Groups III and IV, Canterbury
| Emittent | Mercia, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 810-821 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Währung | Pound |
| Material | Silver |
| Gewicht | 1.46 g |
| Durchmesser | 20 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round (irregular) |
| Prägetechnik | Hammered |
| Ausrichtung | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | Sp#916, North#347 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Diademed bust right, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende |
+ COENVVLF REX m (Translation: Coenwulf King of Mercia.) |
| Reversbeschreibung | Central cross moline, legend around. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende |
† OBA † mON † ETA (Translation: Oba, moneyer.) |
| Rand | |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
ND (810-821) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1837941520 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
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Historical Context: This silver penny, issued between 810-821, originates from the Kingdom of Mercia under King Coenwulf. Succeeding the powerful Offa, Coenwulf maintained Mercian hegemony across Anglo-Saxon England, extending his influence over key regions like Kent, where the Canterbury mint was located. This coinage reflects his consolidated authority