Penny Viking imitation in the name of Alfred

€1.00
IssuerEast Anglia, Kingdom of
Year880-910
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight1.16 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#966, North#475
Obverse descriptionSmall cross within inner circle with pellets in angles, royal title around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringÆL FR ED REX
(Translation: King Alfred.)
Reverse descriptionMoneyer across two lines divided by a central pellet and two trefoils at each end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCVDB ERIIT
(Translation: Cuthbert.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (880-910)  - -
Catalog ID1432117530
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