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Penny - Æthelstan I Portrait type
| Silver | 1.35 g | 19 mm |
| Location | Kingdom of East Anglia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Eadgar |
| King | Aethelstan I (825-840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 827-830 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#103362 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross-crosslet central, moneyer around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + EAD•GAR MOH
Translation: Eadgar, moneyer.
Comment
Kings of East Anglia (758-870), Aethelstan I (c.827-c.840), Portrait type, Mint in East Anglia (Ipswich?); Eadgar, moneyer.Interesting fact
The Æthelstan I Penny, minted between 827 and 830, is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the history of England. It's believed that only about 10 of these coins still exist today, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians.
