Penny - Ecgberht Group I, Canterbury mint

Issuer Wessex, Kingdom of
Year 802-839
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound
Composition Silver
Weight 1.31 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1033, North#563
Obverse description Diademed and draped bust right within inner linear circle, legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering +AECGBEARHT REX
(Translation: King Ecgberht.)
Reverse description Cross pattée within inner circle, legend around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering +SVVEFHERD
(Translation: Swefheard [moneyer].)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (802-839) - -
Numisquare ID 4916002800
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