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Penny - Eadmund Rosette type ND
| Silver | 1.46 g | - |
| 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 | 1.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#104875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Central rosette flanked by quatrefoil each side, moneyer's name across two lines, uncial 'm' above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MANN
E MOT
Translation: Manne, moneyer
Comment
Kings of All England (924-973), Eadmund (939-946), Rosette type, (possibly Derby mint); Manne, moneyer.Interesting fact
The Eadmund Penny, also known as the Rosette Penny, was issued during the reign of King Eadmund (939-946) and features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the traditional cross, the coin bears a rosette, which is a circle of dots surrounding a central point. This design was used to distinguish Eadmund's coins from those of his predecessor, King Athelstan, who had introduced a similar coin with a cross design. The use of the rosette on Eadmund's coins was a significant departure from the standard coinage design of the time and has made the Eadmund Penny a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
