Penny - Wulfred (Group III) (810-823) front Penny - Wulfred (Group III) (810-823) back
Penny - Wulfred (Group III) (810-823) photo
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Penny - Wulfred Group III

 
Silver 1.41 g 20 mm
Description
Location
Archbishopric of Canterbury (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics)
Moneyer
Swefherd
Archbishop
Wulfred (805-832)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
810-823
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.41 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#91028
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Central Durovernia C monogram within inner circle, moneyer's name around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + SVVEFHERD mONETA

Translation: Swefherd Moneyer.

Interesting fact

The Wulfred Penny, which was minted during the reign of King Wulfred of Mercia (810-823), is considered to be one of the rarest and most valuable pennies in the history of English coinage. It is believed that only about 10-15 of these coins still exist today, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians.