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Penny - Wulfred Monogram Αω
| Silver | 1.02 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Canterbury (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Wulfred (805-832) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 805-832 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.02 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#354444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Monogram Αω within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +DOROVERNIAE CIFITATIS
Translation: City of Canterbury.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Penny - Wulfred (Monogram Αω) (805-832) from Archbishopric of Canterbury (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) made of Silver weighing 1.02 g is that it features a unique monogram, Αω, which represents the initial letter of Archbishop Wulfred's name in Greek. This coin is a rare example of Byzantine-style coinage produced in Anglo-Saxon England and is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.
