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Penny - Æthelheard 5th issue
| Silver | 1.34 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Canterbury (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Aethelheard (792-805) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 798-805 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.34 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#102912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Overlord's name around pelleted circle containing barred Mercian m
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COENVVLF REX
m
Translation: Coenwulf, king of Mercia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Æthelheard Penny is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattée (a cross with arms that are narrow at the center and broaden towards the ends) on the reverse side, which is not found on other coins of the same era. This cross is believed to represent the Archbishopric of Canterbury's coat of arms and signifies the importance of the Church during that time.
