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Penny - Offa Light coinage; non-portrait type
| Silver | 1.15 g | - |
| 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 | 1.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#56058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Small cross pattée within inner circle, pellets in angles; outer cross formed of geometric shapes, Mercian letters in angles.
Lettering:
A
B P
O
Comment
Anglo-Saxon middle period (c.780-973), Kings of Mercia (757-880), Offa (757-796), Light coinage (c.780-792).London and Canterbury mints, various types without portraits, 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 1.15 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 kingdoms of England. This coin was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that featured a standardized design and were made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. Despite being a standard circulation coin, this Penny is now a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of the British Isles.
