Penny - Eadwig (Three line type) ND (955-959) front Penny - Eadwig (Three line type) ND (955-959) back
Penny - Eadwig (Three line type) ND (955-959) photo
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Penny - Eadwig Three line type ND

 
Silver 1.54 g 21 mm
Description
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
1.54 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#104327
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Moneyer's name in two lines, mint name within three crosses pattées between, trefoils above and below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OTIC
+PI+N+
MONE·

Comment

Horizontal-Trefoil type, Winchester mint; Otic, moneyer.

Interesting fact

The Eadwig (Three 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.