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Penny - Æthelstan Crowned bust type ND
| Silver | 1.41 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 1.41 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Central small cross pattée, moneyer's name around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + ÆÐELFREÐ MON
Translation: Æthelfrith, moneyer
Comment
Kings of All England (924-973), Aethelstan (924-939), Crowned bust type;Uncertain mint (Canterbury?) ; Æthelfrith, moneyer.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Æthelstan Penny is that it features the first crowned bust of a king on an English coin, signifying Æthelstan's status as a powerful and influential monarch.
