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Halfpenny - Eadgar Londonia type ND
| Silver | 0.55 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Eadgar (959-975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 959-973 |
| Value | ½ Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#315975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Londonia monogram, cross above, pyramid of six pellets below.
Script: Latin
Comment
Kings of All England (924-1158), Eadgar (959-975), Pre-reform coinage (959-973), Londonia type halfpenny.King in Mercia and Northumbria from 957, and King of all England 959-975, Eadgar was crowned King of England at Bath in 973 in the first coronation of an English King. His reign was largely free from Viking invasions, leading him to be given the sobriquet of 'The Peaceful'.
Interesting fact
The Halfpenny - Eadgar (Londonia type) ND (959-973) coin was minted during the reign of King Edgar the Peaceful, who ruled England from 959 to 973. During his reign, Edgar introduced a new coinage system that included the halfpenny denomination, which was an important step in the development of the English currency system. The coin's design features a cross and a small image of the king, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. Despite its small size, the halfpenny was an important coin in the economy of medieval England and was widely used for everyday transactions.
