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Penny - Ecgberht Rochester
| Silver | 1.39 g | - |
| Location | Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Dunun |
| King | Ecgberht (802-839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 802-839 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#312949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend around cross potent within plain inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DYNYN MONETA
Translation: Dunun, moneyer.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Kings of Wessex (786-924), Ecgberht (802-839), Rochester, royal mint, portrait type.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 (Rochester) penny, minted between 802-839, is considered one of the rarest and most valuable pennies in the world. It's believed that only about 30 of these coins still exist today, making them highly sought after by collectors.
