© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Penny - anonymous Canterbury
| Silver | 1.54 g | - |
| Location | Kingdom of Kent (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Svehferd |
| Archbishop | Wulfred (805-832) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 822-823 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#124637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mint name across three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.DOROB
ERNIA C
IVITAS
Translation: City of Canterbury.
Interesting fact
The Penny coin is a rare and interesting coin, minted in Canterbury between 822 and 823 AD. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. In fact, the use of silver in coinage was a significant innovation during the Anglo-Saxon period, as it was a more durable and valuable material than the copper and bronze coins that were previously used. The fact that this coin was made of silver speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the Canterbury region during this time period.
