Penny - Æthelred II (Last Small Cross type) ND (1009-1017) front Penny - Æthelred II (Last Small Cross type) ND (1009-1017) back
Penny - Æthelred II (Last Small Cross type) ND (1009-1017) photo
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Penny - Æthelred II Last Small Cross type ND

 
Silver 1.06 g -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Æthelred II (978-1016)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1009-1017
Value
1 Penny
Currency
Penny (924-1158)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.06 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#123625
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Small cross pattée within inner circle, moneyer's name around

Script: Latin

Lettering: +ELFǷIG MON GRANT

Comment

Aethelred II (978-1016) Canterbury mint; Elwig, moneyer; Last small cross type, c. 1009-1017; North 778

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Æthelred II Penny is that it features a unique design element known as the "Last Small Cross" type, which distinguishes it from other pennies of the same era.