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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Penny - Alfred the Great London monogram type
| Silver | 1.62 g | 20 mm |
| Location | Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Tilwine |
| King | Alfred the Great (871-899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 880-899 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.62 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#313534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneyer's name above and below Londonia monogram flanked by small crosses pattée.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TILEVINE
MONETΛ
Translation: Tilwine, moneyer.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Kings of Wessex (786-924), Alfred the Great (871-899).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 existence. It is believed that only about 15 of these coins are still in existence today, making them highly sought after by collectors.
