Penny - Æthelstan (Two line type) ND (924-939) front Penny - Æthelstan (Two line type) ND (924-939) back
Penny - Æthelstan (Two line type) ND (924-939) photo
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Penny - Æthelstan Two line type ND

 
Silver 1.54 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
1.54 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#56056
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Moneyer's name across two lines with three crosses pattée between, trefoils above and below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ǷINE
+ + +
LE MO

Translation: Winele, moneyer

Comment

Kings of All England (924-973), Aethelstan (924-939), Small cross/two-line type;
North Eastern I mint; Winele, moneyer.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Æthelstan Penny is that it features the first English king to be depicted on a coin, Æthelstan, who ruled from 924 to 939. This coin was minted during his reign and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.