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Penny - Æthelred II Agnus Dei type ND

1009 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Æthelred II (978-1016)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1009
Value
1 Penny
Currency
Penny (924-1158)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#96761
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The Holy Dove flying upwards, moneyer and mint name around

Script: Latin

Lettering: + EALDR· EDO NM ·ALDMES

Comment

21 specimens known.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Æthelred II (Agnus Dei type) Penny is that it features a unique design element known as a "Long Cross" or "Cross Fleury," which is a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends. This design was used on coins during Æthelred's reign (978-1016) and was meant to symbolize the king's Christian faith.