Penny - Æthelstan (Crowned bust type) ND (924-939) front Penny - Æthelstan (Crowned bust type) ND (924-939) back
Penny - Æthelstan (Crowned bust type) ND (924-939) photo
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.

Penny - Æthelstan Crowned bust type ND

 
Silver 1.60 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Æthelstan (924-939)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
924-939
Value
1 Penny
Currency
Penny (924-1158)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.60 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#109852
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Small cross pattée within inner circle, moneyer and mint name around

Script: Latin

Lettering: + BVRDEL MO NORDǷE•

Translation: Burdel, moneyer, Northwic (Norwich)

Comment

Kings of All England (924-973), Aethelstan (924-939), Crowned Bust type, Northwic (Norwich) mint; Burdel, moneyer.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Æthelstan Penny is that it is considered to be one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world. It is believed that only about 10 of these coins still exist today, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.