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Penny - Eadmund Helmeted portrait type ND
| Silver | 1.50 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Eadmund (939-946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 939-946 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.50 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#104320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross-crosslet within inner circle, moneyer's name around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + TELIΛ MONTΛ
Translation: Telia, moneyer
Comment
Kings of All England (924-973), Eadmund (939-946), Helmeted bust type, North East II mint; Telia, moneyer.Interesting fact
The Eadmund Penny, also known as the "Helmeted Penny," was issued during the reign of King Eadmund (939-946) and features a unique design of the king wearing a helmet and holding a scepter. This design was a departure from the traditional depiction of kings on coins, which usually showed them with a crown and a scepter. The use of a helmet instead of a crown may have been meant to emphasize Eadmund's military prowess and role as a warrior king.
