1/2 Penny - Alfred the Great London monogram type

€313,535.00
IssuerWessex, Kingdom of
Year880-899
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound
CompositionSilver
Weight0.57 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1063, North#645
Obverse descriptionLegend around diademed bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringÆLFR + ED RE
(Translation: King Alfred.)
Reverse descriptionLondonia monogram; cross above, triangular arrangement of pellets below, one pellet to left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLONDONIA
(Translation: London.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (880-899)  - -
Catalog ID9903650250
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