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Penny - Æthelred II Crux type ND
| Silver | 2 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Æthelred II (978-1016) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 991-997 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Voided short cross with CRUX in angles
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ EDRIC M-O EΛXE
C R V X
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Æthelred II (Crux type) Penny is that it features a unique design element known as a "long cross" or "crux" on the reverse side of the coin. This design element is a long, thin cross that extends from the center of the coin to the edge, and is surrounded by a circle of dots. The long cross was used to differentiate Æthelred's coins from those of his predecessors and successors, and it has become a distinctive feature of his coinage.
