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Penny - Æthelheard 4th issue; under Coenwulf
| Silver | 1.36 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Canterbury (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Aethelheard (792-805) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 798-800 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.36 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#309528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two-lined tribrach moline, legend in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: X m + CO || ENVV || LF RE ||
Translation: Coenwulf King of Mercia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattee (a cross with flared arms) on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of coins issued by Archbishopric of Canterbury during that time period.
