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Penny - Edward the Elder Two-line type
| Silver | 1.55 g | 21 mm |
| Location | Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Warmer |
| King | Edward the Elder (899-924) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 920-924 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.55 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Moneyer's name in two lines across field, crosses between, trefoil above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VVAR
MER MO
Translation: Warmer, moneyer.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Kings of Wessex (786-924), Edward the Elder (899-924), Ordinary types.Two-line type, Mercia North East mint (possibly Stamford); Warmer, moneyer; struck c.920-24.
Edward, the son of Alfred, aided by his sister Aethelflaed 'Lady of the Mercians', annexed all England south of the Humber and built many 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
Did you know that the Edward the Elder Penny was minted during a time of great change in England? King Edward the Elder, who ruled from 899 to 924, was instrumental in unifying the various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms and establishing a strong central government. His reign saw significant reforms in coinage, military organization, and land ownership, which helped lay the foundation for the growth of medieval England. The Penny coin, which was introduced during his reign, was an important symbol of this new era of unity and prosperity.
