© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Penny - Æthelred I Lunettes type
| Silver | 1.2 g | - |
| Location | Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Aelfere |
| King | Aethelred I (865-871) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 865-871 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Moneyer's name across three lines within and between type A lunettes.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON
ELBERE
ETA
Translation: Aelfere, moneyer.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Æthelred I (Lunettes type) Penny is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. Æthelred I, also known as Æthelred the Unready, was king during a period of Viking invasions and internal conflicts, and the coinage of the time reflects the political and economic instability of the era. Despite these challenges, the Penny remained a widely used and important form of currency, and its design and production continued to evolve throughout Æthelred's reign.
