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Penny - Eadgar Rosette type ND
| Silver | 1.04 g | 22 mm |
| 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 | 1.04 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#315969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two line lettering, three crosses pattée between, rosettes above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FREÐI
CES MOT
Translation: Frithuric, moneyer
Comment
Kings of All England (924-1158), Eadgar (959-975), Pre-reform coinage (959-973), Rosette type.Derby mint; Frithuric, moneyer. Struck circa 963-967.
King in Mercia and Northumbria from 957, and King of all England 959-975, Eadgar was crowned King of England at Bath in 973 in the first coronation of an English King. His reign was largely free from Viking invasions, leading him to be given the sobriquet of 'The Peaceful'.
Interesting fact
The Eadgar (Rosette type) Penny, minted between 959-973, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its age, rarity, and historical significance. It features a unique design of a rosette on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Anglo-Saxon coins during that period. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
