© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
Penny - Æthelred II Last Small Cross type ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Æthelred II (978-1016) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1009-1016 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#94166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Small cross pattée central within inner circle, moneyer's name around edge
Script: Latin
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 was used during the latter part of Æthelred's reign. This design features a smaller cross on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by a circle of pellets, and is different from the larger cross design that was used on earlier coins of Æthelred's reign. This design change may have been made to indicate a change in the coin's minting process or to distinguish the later coins from the earlier ones.
