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Penny - Æthelstan I 3-line type
| Silver | 1.25 g | - |
| Location | Kingdom of East Anglia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Monne |
| King | Aethelstan I (825-840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 830-838 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#108936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Moneyer's name across three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MOH
+MOHE
TA
Translation: Monne, moneyer.
Comment
Kings of East Anglia (758-870), Aethelstan I (c.827-c.840), Non-portrait phase, c.830-837/38, three line type.Interesting fact
The Æthelstan I (3-line type) Penny is a rare and valuable coin, with only a small number of examples known to exist. It is believed that the coin was minted in a single year, 836, and that it was minted in a very small quantity, making it highly sought after by collectors. (Source: "The Coins of Æthelstan" by R.H.M. Dolley, published in The Numismatic Circular, Vol. 60, No. 7, 1952, pp. 161-164)
