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Penny - Æthelheard with king Offa 1st issue
| Silver | 1.34 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Canterbury (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Aethelheard (792-805) |
| King | Offa (757-796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 792-796 |
| 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#309296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central cross botonnée within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ◊FFA REX mERC
Translation: Offa King of Mercia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first recorded use of the name "Canterbury" on a coin, indicating the importance of the Archbishopric of Canterbury in the Anglo-Saxon period.
