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Penny - Coenwulf Group II; Canterbury
| Silver | 1.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Coenwulf (796-821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 805-810 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central lozenge with pelleted cross, crosses at ends of arms, lettering in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PO-d-E-L+
Comment
Anglo-Saxon middle period (c.780-973), Kings of Mercia (757-880), Coenwulf (796-821), Group II (c.805-810).Canterbury mint; with portrait; small flans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Coenwulf Penny is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattée (a cross with narrow arms and a rounded end) on the reverse side, which is not found on other coins of the same era. This cross is believed to represent the Christian faith of the Mercian kingdom during that time.
