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Penny - Siefred
| Silver | 1.31 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 | 1.31 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#352828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Letters at ends of large cross-crosslet, quatrefoils of pellets in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + R E X
Translation: ... King.
Comment
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 1.31 g is that it features a unique blend of Viking and Christian imagery on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Viking warrior with a spear and shield, while the reverse side features a cross and a crescent moon, symbolizing the blending of pagan and Christian beliefs during the Viking Age. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the cultural exchange and religious syncretism that occurred during the Viking period.
