© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
½ Penny Viking imitation in the name of Alfred
| Silver | 0.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of East Anglia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 880-910 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#310779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two line inscription, pellet above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIARVALD MO
Translation: Diarvald, moneyer.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Anglo-Viking Coinages (885-914), Southern Danelaw (c.880-910), Alfred imitation halfpenny.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a Viking imitation of a coin minted by King Alfred the Great, who was the King of Wessex from 871 to 899. The Vikings were known for their raids and conquests in England during this time period, and it is likely that they produced this coin as a way to legitimize their rule over the region. Despite being an imitation, the coin still holds significant historical value and provides insight into the cultural exchange and influence of the Vikings in England during the 9th century.
