© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
© A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd
Penny - Wulfred Group I
| Silver | 1.22 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Canterbury (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Wulfred (805-832) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 805-810 |
| 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#309614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central cross crosslets within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +DOROVERNIAE CIVITATIS
Translation: City of Canterbury.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Penny - Wulfred (Group I) (805-810) from Archbishopric of Canterbury (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) is that it features a unique design element known as a "cross-fleury" or "fleury cross," which is a cross with fleur-de-lis at the ends. This design was commonly used in Anglo-Saxon coins and is believed to have been introduced by King Offa of Mercia in the 8th century. The cross-fleury symbolized the Christian faith and was used to signify the coin's denomination.
