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Penny - Ceolwulf I Group I; Canterbury
| Silver | 1.46 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Ceolwulf I (821-823) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 821-823 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#102736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large A with central pellet within inner circle, moneyer's name around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SIGESTEF mONET
Translation: Sigestef, moneyer.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Kings of Mercia (757-880), Coelwulf I (821-823), Group I, Canterbury mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - Ceolwulf I (Group I; Canterbury) (821-823) from Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.46 g is that it features a unique design, with a crowned bust of Ceolwulf I on the obverse (front) side, and a cross with a pellet in each angle on the reverse (back) side. This design was used during Ceolwulf's reign, and it's a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
