カタログ
| 表面の説明 | Central cross with pellet in angles within inner beaded circle, ruler`s title around. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 |
+ VVIGLAF REX m (Translation: King Wiglaf of Mercia.) |
| 裏面の説明 | Moneyer`s name across three lines, the D and h in pelleted lunettes above and below. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 |
D + REDMA h (Translation: Raedmund.) |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (830-840) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 1132646170 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: This silver penny belongs to the second reign of Wiglaf of Mercia (830-840), a period marked by Mercia's resurgence following his temporary deposition by Ecgberht of Wessex. Wiglaf's restoration in 830 represented a significant reassertion of Mercian independence and its continued prominence in Anglo-Saxon politics. The issuance of coinage under his name symbolized the re-establishment of Mercian sovereignty and economic stability amidst ongoing power struggles.
Artistry: Anonymous artisans of Wiglaf's mints produced coinage reflecting prevailing Anglo-Saxon stylistic traditions. This type (Sp#934, North#401/1) typically features a robust, diademed bust of the king facing right on the obverse, often with a stylized profile and drapery. The reverse commonly displays a prominent cross pattée, sometimes within a linear circle, accompanied by the moneyer's name, blending royal authority and ecclesiastical symbolism characteristic of the era.
Technical/Grading: Typical for early Anglo-Saxon issues, this penny exhibits varying strike quality. High points on the obverse, such as the diadem, nose, and chin, are often the first to show wear or strike weakness. The reverse's central cross and legend elements are similarly susceptible to flatness. Flans are frequently irregular in shape and thickness, and off-centre strikes are common, leading to incomplete legends. A weight of 1.32 grams is standard for a silver penny of this period.