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Penny - Æthelberht
| Silver | 0.96 g | - |
| Location | Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Dudda |
| King | Aethelberht (858-865) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 858-865 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.96 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#109244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleury over floreate cross, moneyer's name around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +DVDDA MONETA
Translation: Dudda, moneyer.
Comment
Kings of Wessex (786-924), Æthelberht (858-865), Floreate Cross type, Dudda, moneyer.Interesting fact
The Æthelberht Penny is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world, with only a few examples known to exist. It's believed that Æthelberht, the King of Wessex, issued these coins during his reign as a way to promote trade and commerce in his kingdom. Despite their small size, these coins were made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. Today, the Æthelberht Penny is highly sought after by collectors and historians, and it's considered a rare and important artifact from the early days of English history.
