© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Penny - Æthelred I 4-line type
| Silver | 0.96 g | - |
| Location | Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Torhtmund |
| King | Aethelred I (865-871) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 865-871 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.96 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#130375 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneyer across four lines, pellet-trefoils in fields.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A
TORHTM
VNDMON[E]
TA
Translation: Torhtmund, moneyer.
Interesting fact
The Æthelred I (4-line type) Penny, minted between 865 and 871, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians. In fact, some of these coins have been known to sell for tens of thousands of pounds at auction!
