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Penny - Offa Light coinage; non-portrait type
| Silver | 1.21 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Offa (757-796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 780-792 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#310011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Six rosettes, each at the point of an interlaced star of David with central rosette, legend in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: E X C H V И
Translation: Egchun.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon middle period (c.780-973), Kings of Mercia (757-880), Offa (757-796), Light coinage (c.780-792).East Anglia mints, various types without portraits, reverse often with runic letters, small flans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - Offa (Light coinage; non-portrait type) (780-792) from Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.21 g is that it was issued during the reign of King Offa of Mercia, who is known for his military campaigns and his efforts to unify the various kingdoms of England. This coin is a rare example of a silver penny from this time period and is highly sought after by collectors.
