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Penny - Jaenberht with King Offa
| Silver | 1.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Canterbury (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Jaenberht (765-792) |
| King | Offa (757-796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 780-792 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Title of king or overlord across two lines divided by beaded bar terminating with fleurs, horizontal cross above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OFFA
REX
Translation: King Offa.
Interesting fact
The Penny coin with King Offa (780-792) from the Archbishopric of Canterbury is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece of numismatic history.
