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Penny - Wulfred Group III
Silver | 1.41 g | 20 mm |
Location | Archbishopric of Canterbury (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) |
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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 |
Numista | N#91028 |
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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.