© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Penny - Æthelheard with king Offa 2nd issue
| Silver | 1.25 g | - |
| 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 | 1.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#354447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central cross within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: -OFFA REX mER
Translation: Offa, King of Mercia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is believed to have been added to symbolize the Archbishopric of Canterbury's connection to the Christian faith.
