© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
Penny - Ludica London
| Silver | 1.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Ludica (825-827) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 825-827 |
| 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#310610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mint name across three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ LVN
DONIA
CIVIT
Translation: City of London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - Ludica (London) (825-827) from Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.22 g is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Unlike other coins of its time, the Penny - Ludica (London) features a depiction of a small cross with four dots at its corners, surrounded by a circle. This design is believed to represent the four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and is a distinctive feature of coins minted during the reign of King Ludica (also known as Ludeca or Ludvig) of Mercia. This design element sets the coin apart from other coins of the time and makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
