© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Penny - Burgred Type IIb
| Silver | 1.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Burgred (852-874) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 866-869 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#310623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Moneyer's name across three lines, lunettes open at sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON
+ HVSSA
ETA
Translation: Hussa, moneyer.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Kings of Mercia (757-880), Burgred (852-874), Type IIb. MacKay H6-8For further reading see; MacKay, The Coinage of Burgred 852-874, BNJ 85, 2015, pp 101-237.
Varieties exist for reverse engraving.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - Burgred (Type IIb) (866-869) from Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.24 g is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time. The coin's obverse features a crowned bust of King Burgred, while the reverse features a cross with four pelicans, symbolizing the four Gospels. This design was specifically chosen to reflect the kingdom's Christian beliefs and its connection to the Roman Catholic Church. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the history and culture of the Kingdom of Mercia during the 9th century.
