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Penny - Eadwald Cross type
| Silver | 1.38 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of East Anglia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Eadwald (circa 798) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 796-800 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.38 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#90915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneyer in quatrefoil or around cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: E AD И ◊D
Translation: Eadnoth.
Comment
Kings of East Anglia (758-870), Eadwald (c.796-c.800), Mint in East Anglia (Ipswich?); Eadnoth, moneyer.Eadwald of East Anglia was king of the small Anglo-Saxon kingdom of East Anglia from around 796 to 798. He lived at a time when East Anglia was eclipsed by its more powerful neighbour, Mercia: after his deposition or death, Mercian control was restored under Coenwulf and the East Anglians lost their independence for a quarter of a century.
Knowledge of Eadwald's short reign comes almost solely from the few surviving coins that were minted under his name.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - Eadwald (Cross type) (796-800) from Kingdom of East Anglia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.38 g is that it features a unique design element - a cross that divides the coin's surface into four quadrants, each containing a small cross. This design was used to prevent clipping, a common practice during that time where people would shave off small amounts of precious metal from coins to collect the valuable metal. The cross design made it difficult to clip the coin without damaging the design, thus reducing the risk of tampering.
