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Penny - Æthelberht
| Silver | 1.19 g | 21 mm |
| Location | Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Sæferth |
| King | Aethelberht (858-865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 858-865 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.19 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#104315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Moneyer's name in and around the arms of a beaded cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SEFREÐ MONETA
Translation: Sæferth, moneyer.
Comment
Kings of Wessex (786-924), Æthelberht (858-865), Inscribed Cross type.Aethelberht was son of Aethelwulf; sub-King of Kent, Essex and Sussex; King of all Southern England 860-865.
Interesting fact
The Æthelberht Penny is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world. It's believed that only about 10 of these coins still exist today, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians. In fact, in 2010, one of these coins was sold at an auction for a whopping £1.3 million! That's roughly $1.7 million USD.
