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Penny - Coenwulf Groups III and IV; London
| Silver | 1.30 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Coenwulf (796-821) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 810-821 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.30 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#310103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central cross-crosslet, pellets within surrounding legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + AELHVVИ
Translation: Ælfhun.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Kings of Mercia (757-880), Coenwulf (796-821), Groups III & IV (c.810-821).Struck at a London mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Coenwulf Penny is that it features a unique design element known as a "cross-fleury" or "cross-fourchy," which is a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends. This design was used by Coenwulf, the King of Mercia, to symbolize his Christian faith and his connection to the Frankish Empire.
