© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
Penny - Siefred
| Silver | 1.29 g | - |
| Issuer | Viking Kingdom of York (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Siefred (895-900) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 895-900 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.29 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#310915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Serifs at ends of cross pattée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + R E X
Translation: King
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Anglo-Viking Coinages (885-954), Coinages of the Viking Kingdom of York (c.895-920)Siefred (Sigeferth) is recorded as being a pirate in Northumbria around 893 and seems to have assumed control after Guthfrith’s death in 895.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Penny - Siefred (895-900) from Viking Kingdom of York (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.29 g is that it features a unique blend of Viking and Christian imagery on its design. The coin's obverse side bears an image of the Viking god Odin, while the reverse side features a cross, symbolizing the Christian faith that was prevalent during that time period. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Viking Age and highlights the complexities of religious beliefs during that time.
