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Penny - Burgred Type Ia
| Silver | 1.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Burgred (852-874) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 852-855 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Moneyer's name across three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON
LEFE
ETA
Translation: Lefe, moneyer.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon middle period (c.780-973), Kings of Mercia (757-880), Burgred (852-74), Type Ia, moneyer Lefe.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - Burgred (Type Ia) (852-855) from Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.2 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Burgred, who ruled the kingdom from 852 to 855 AD. This coin was used as a means of exchange and commerce during that time, and its design and materials reflect the cultural and economic influences of the Kingdom of Mercia.
