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Penny - Æthelheard 3rd issue
| Silver | 1.29 g | 18 mm |
| Location | Archbishopric of Canterbury (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Eadgar |
| Archbishop | Aethelheard (792-805) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 796-798 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.29 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#309527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with annulet at centre containing small cross pattée with pellets in angles, moneyer's name in angles of long cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EA | DG | ·A· | ·R· |
Translation: Eadgar.
Comment
With title Archiepiscopus, moneyers EADGAR or CIOLHARD.Interesting fact
The Æthelheard (3rd issue) Penny, minted between 796 and 798, is a rare example of a silver penny that was issued during a time when most pennies were made of copper or bronze. The use of silver in this coin's minting process makes it stand out among other pennies of its time, and its rarity has contributed to its value among collectors.
