© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
Penny - Æthelred II Helmet type ND
| Silver | 1.44 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Æthelred II (978-1016) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1003-1009 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.44 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#94165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Voided long cross, each limb terminating in three crescents, over a square with a trefoil at each point.
Script: Latin
Comment
Late Anglo-Saxon period, Kings of England (973-1066), Aethelred II (978-1016), Helmet type penny.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Æthelred II (Helmet type) Penny is that it features a unique design element known as a "long cross" or "fleury cross" on the reverse side, which is a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends. This design was used during Æthelred's reign to distinguish his coins from those of his predecessors and successors.
