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Penny - Alfred the Great 3rd coinage
| Silver | 1.55 g | 20 mm |
| Location | Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Cudberht |
| King | Alfred the Great (871-899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 880-899 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Moneyer's name across two lines, pellets between.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CVDB
ERHT
Translation: Cudberht.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Kings of Wessex (786-924), Alfred the Great (871-899), Third coinage (880-899).Two-Line Cross-pattee type, Mercian dies, moneyer Cudberht.
Brother and successor to Aethelred, Alfred had to contend with invading Danish armies for much of his reign. In 878, he and Guthrum the Dane divided the country, with Alfred holding all England south and west of Watling Street. Alfred asserted over-lordship of Mercia and London from c.880. (courtesy of Spink SCBC 56th ed. 2021)
Interesting fact
The Alfred the Great Penny, which was minted between 880 and 899, is considered to be one of the rarest and most valuable pennies in the world. It is estimated that only about 15 examples of this coin still exist today, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
