© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Penny - Æthelwulf Canterbury mint; Phase III
| Silver | 1.22 g | - |
| Location | Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Ealhmund |
| King | Aethelwulf (839-858) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 848-854 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#313226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend around monogram within inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ EALGMVNP MONETA
CANT
Translation:
Ealhmund, moneyer.
Kent.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Kings of Wessex (786-924), Aethelwulf (839-858), Phase III (c.848-c.854), Canterbury mint.Son of Ecgberht; sub-King of Essex, Kent, Surrey and Sussex, 825-839; King of all southern England, 839-855; King of Essex, Kent and Sussex only, 855-858.
Interesting fact
The Æthelwulf Penny is notable for its unique design, which features a cross-like image on the reverse side. This design was a departure from the traditional pagan motifs that were commonly used on Anglo-Saxon coins at the time, and it may have been intended to symbolize the Christian faith of King Æthelwulf himself. Despite its unusual design, the coin was still widely accepted and used in circulation during its time.
