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Penny - Coenwulf Group I; Tribrach type
| Silver | 1.34 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 | 1.34 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#128700 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Moneyer within angles of tribrach with pelleted inner line.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +E |!| OB |!| A |!|
Translation: Eoba.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon middle period (c.780-973), Kings of Mercia (757-880), Coenwulf (796-821), Group I (796-805).Tribrach type struck at London and Canterbury mints. Illustrated coin struck at Canterbury; Eoba, moneyer.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Coenwulf Penny is that it features a unique "tribrach" design on the reverse side, which consists of three pellets or dots arranged in a triangle. This design was used by Coenwulf, the King of Mercia, to distinguish his coins from those of other kingdoms in the British Isles and Frisia. The tribrach type was minted during Coenwulf's reign from 796 to 805 AD and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
