Penny - Coenwulf Groups III and IV, Canterbury
| Issuer | Mercia, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Year | 810-821 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Sp#916, North#347 |
| Obverse description | Diademed bust right, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
+ COENVVLF REX m (Translation: Coenwulf King of Mercia.) |
| Reverse description | Central cross moline, legend around. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
† OBA † mON † ETA (Translation: Oba, moneyer.) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (810-821) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1837941520 |
| Additional information |
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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