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Penny - Edward the Elder Church tower type
| Silver | 1.48 g | 23 mm |
| Location | Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Eadmund |
| King | Edward the Elder (899-924) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 910-915 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.48 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#313956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneyer's name divided by Anglo-Saxon tower.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EA DV
M ND
Translation: Eadmund.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Kings of Wessex (786-924), Edward the Elder (899-924).Tower type, Mercia North West mint (probably Chester); Eadmund, moneyer; struck c.910-915.
Edward, the son of Alfred the Great, aided by his sister Aethelflaed 'Lady of the Mercians', annexed all England south of the Humnber and built many new fortified boroughs to protect the kingdom.
Imitations of the types of Edward were also struck in the Danelaw territories. They are usually of lighter weight and coarser execution than the official Wessex issues of Edward the Elder. (courtesy of Spink SCBC 56th ed. 2021)
Interesting fact
The Edward the Elder Penny, also known as the "Church Tower Penny," was minted during the reign of King Edward the Elder (910-915) and features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual cross or other religious symbol, this coin features a depiction of a church tower, which is believed to represent the growing influence of Christianity in England during that time period. This design choice makes the coin stand out among other coins of its era and adds to its historical significance.
