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Penny - Beornwulf Group I; East Anglia
| Silver | 1.36 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Beornwulf (823-825) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 823-825 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Moneyer's name across three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PER
BALD
mONE
Translation: Werbald, moneyer.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon middle period (c.780-973), Kings of Mercia (757-880), Beornwulf (823-825), Group I, East Anglia mint.Beornwulf's short reign as King of Mercia saw the collapse of Mercia's supremacy over the other kingdoms of the Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy. Coins minted during Beornwulf's reign are very rare, with only around 25 known examples.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - Beornwulf (Group I; East Anglia) (823-825) from Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.36 g is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The coin's obverse (front) side features a crowned bust of King Beornwulf, while the reverse (back) side features a cross with a pellet in each angle, surrounded by a circular inscription. This design was a departure from the more common designs found on other coins of the time, which often featured religious symbols or images of other rulers. The unique design of the Beornwulf penny has made it a popular collector's item among numismatists and historians.
