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Penny - Baldred Rochester
| Silver | 1.27 g | 19 mm |
| Location | Kingdom of Kent (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Edelmod |
| King | Baldred (823-825) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 823-825 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#102741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross moline within inner circle, moneyer's name around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + EDELmOD mOИ-TΛ
Translation: Edelmod Moneyer.
Interesting fact
The Baldred Penny, minted in Rochester between 823 and 825 AD, is one of the earliest examples of a silver penny in England. It was issued during the reign of King Baldred, who ruled Kent and possibly other parts of southeastern England. Despite its small weight of 1.27 grams, the coin still holds significant historical value as a testament to the early use of silver in coinage and the influence of the Carolingian Empire on English currency.