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Penny - Eadgar Annulet type ND
| Silver | 1.50 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Eadgar (959-975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 959-973 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.50 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#111151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneyer's name across two lines divided by a row with small cross pattée between two pellets in annulets, rosettes above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALDE
ǷINE M
Comment
Kings of all England (924-973), Eadgar (959-975), Pre-reform coinage (959-973), Rosettes type 2.North Western mint, Aldewine moneyer.
Interesting fact
The Eadgar (Annulet type) Penny, minted between 959-973, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its age, rarity, and historical significance. It features the image of King Eadgar, also known as Edgar the Peaceful, who ruled England from 959 to 975. The coin's design includes an annulet, a small ring or circle, around the king's head, which is a distinctive feature of this particular type of penny. Additionally, the coin is made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. All these factors make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
