© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Penny - Baldred Canterbury
| Silver | 1.31 g | - |
| Location | Kingdom of Kent (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Tidbearht |
| King | Baldred (823-825) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 823-825 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#109236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend across two lines within inner circle, moneyer's name around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+TIDBEARHT MONET
DRVR
CITS
Translation:
Tidbearht Moneyer.
Canterbury.
Interesting fact
The Baldred Penny, which was minted in Canterbury between 823 and 825 AD, is one of the rarest and most valuable pennies in existence. It's estimated that only about 10 of these coins are known to exist today, making them highly sought after by collectors. (Source: The Royal Mint Museum)
