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Penny - Coenwulf Group I; London
| Silver | 1.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Coenwulf (796-821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 796-805 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#109237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneyer's name within angles of beaded cross, three arms terminating with an uncial m, one arm with a parallel line terminating with crooks.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VVINOÐ
Comment
Anglo-Saxon middle period (c.780-973), Kings of Mercia (757-880), Coenwulf (796-821), Group I (796-805).Three line type, struck at London mint, varied reverse designs.
Illustrated coin the only recorded example of transitional Offa-Coenwulf type.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Coenwulf Penny is that it features the first known use of a standardized portrait of a king on a coin, with Coenwulf's image appearing on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This standardization of the king's image would become a common feature on coins throughout history.
