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Penny - Ecgberht Group II; Canterbury
| Silver | 1.27 g | 19 mm |
| Location | Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Swefheard |
| King | Ecgberht (802-839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 802-839 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#312763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Five limbs issuing from central pellet within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SVVEFNEARD
Translation: Swefheard.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Kings of Wessex (786-924), Ecgberht (802-839), Group II, Canterbury mint.King of Wessex only, 802-825, then also of Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex and East Anglia, 825-839, and of Mercia also, 829-830.
Interesting fact
The Ecgberht Penny, which was minted in Canterbury between 802 and 839, is considered to be one of the rarest and most valuable pennies in the world. It is believed that only about 100 of these coins still exist today, making them highly sought after by collectors.
