© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Penny - Eadwig One line type ND
| Silver | 1.67 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Eadwig (955-959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 955-959 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.67 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#314443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneyer's name between two horizontal lines, pellet above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HEREǷIG
Translation: Herewig
Comment
Kings of All England (924-1158), Eadwig (955-959), One line type penny.Elder son of Eadmund, Eadwig lost Mercia and Northumbria to his brother Eadgar in 957.
Interesting fact
The Eadwig (One line type) Penny, minted between 955-959, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and the fact that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable material at the time.
