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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Penny - Æthelwulf Rochester mint; Phase I
| Silver | 1.26 g | 20.5 mm |
| Location | Kingdom of Wessex (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Dunn |
| King | Aethelwulf (839-858) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 839-843 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#313040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend around cross pattée within inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DVN mONETA
Translation: Dunn, moneyer.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Kings of Wessex (786-924), Aethelwulf (839-858), Rochester mint, Phase I (839-c.843).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, minted during the reign of King Æthelwulf of Wessex (839-858), was the first English coin to feature a standardized design, with the king's name and title on one side and a cross on the other. This design became the standard for future English coins and marked the beginning of a new era in coinage.
