© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Penny - Siefred Two line type
| Silver | 1.31 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 | 1.31 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#310856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central small cross within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +IDRAICE CIVI
Translation: City of York.
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 (Two line type) (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 two-line inscription, with the name "Siefred" written in a smaller font above the larger font of the king's name, "Athelstan." This coin was issued during the reign of King Athelstan, who ruled the Viking Kingdom of York from 895 to 900 AD. The use of a two-line inscription was a departure from the standard single-line inscription used on previous coins, and it signifies the importance of Siefred as a moneyer or mint official. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the monetary system and administration of the Viking Kingdom of York during this period.
