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Penny - Offa Light coinage; portrait type
| Silver | 1.28 g | 17 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 | 1.28 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Floriate cross with lozenge centre, moneyer's name in angles.
Lettering: (+P) (ЄN) (DR) (ЄD)
Translation: Pendred
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 with portraits, small flans.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - Offa (Light coinage; portrait type) (780-792) from Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.28 g is that it features the first recorded image of a British monarch, King Offa of Mercia. This coin is considered to be one of the most important coins in British history, as it marks the beginning of a new era in coinage and represents a significant moment in the country's economic and political development.
