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Penny - Wiglaf 1st reign
| Silver | 1.45 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Mercia (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Wiglaf (827-829, 830-840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 827-829 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.45 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#186133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cruciform cross-crosslets, moneyer's name in angles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + ◊E + ΓΓ + HV + VN
Translation: Oellhun.
Comment
Anglo-Saxon middle period (c.780-973), Kings of Mercia (757-880), Wiglaf first reign (827-829), Portrait type, Lundene (London) mint, Oellhun, moneyer.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Penny - Wiglaf (1st reign) (827-829) from Kingdom of Mercia is that it features a unique design, with a crowned bust of Wiglaf on the obverse (front) side, and a cross on the reverse (back) side. This design was a departure from the traditional Viking-style coins that were commonly used in the Kingdom of Mercia at the time, and it signified a shift towards a more Christianized currency. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the copper or bronze coins that were commonly used in the region, and it marked a turning point in the history of coinage in the Kingdom of Mercia.
