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Penny - Alfred the Great London monogram type
| Silver | 1.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Alfred the Great (871-899) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 880-899 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
LONDONIA monogram, cross of wedges above, cross of pellets below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LONDONIA
Translation: London.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Kings of Wessex (786-924), Alfred the Great (871-899), London mint, unknown moneyer.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
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - Alfred the Great (London monogram type) (880-899) from Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.5 g is that it features an image of King Alfred the Great, who was a powerful and influential king in English history, known for his military victories and his efforts to promote education and literacy.
