© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Penny - Eadberht with king Offa
788 year| Silver | 1.08 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of London (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Eadberht (circa 788) |
| King | Offa (757-796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 788 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#310100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross with small crosses at ends of arms, circle of pellets around a central pellet at its centre, lettering in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
O F
Rx m
Translation: Offa King of Mercia.
Comment
Eadberht (or Aldberht) was a Bishop of London but dates are uncertain and further details of his life are scarce.Interesting fact
The Eadberht Penny with King Offa (788) from the Bishopric of London (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is believed that only about 10-15 of these coins exist today, making it a highly sought-after piece for numismatists.