Penny - Coenwulf Groups III and IV, Canterbury
| Emittente | Mercia, Kingdom of |
|---|---|
| Anno | 810-821 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Valuta | Pound |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 1.46 g |
| Diametro | 20 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Sp#916, North#347 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Diademed bust right, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto |
+ COENVVLF REX m (Translation: Coenwulf King of Mercia.) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Central cross moline, legend around. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio |
† OBA † mON † ETA (Translation: Oba, moneyer.) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (810-821) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1837941520 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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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