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Sceat - Aelfwald I
| Silver | 1.04 g |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Northumbria (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Aelfwald I (779-788) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 779-788 |
| Value | 1 Sceat |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.04 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#103368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stylized stag to right, raising foreleg.
Comment
Early Anglo-Saxon period (600-775), Kings of Northumbria (c.685-c.867), Silver Sceatta coinage (c.685-c.806), Regal issues (c.685-c.788). Abr. 73Ælfwald is thought to have been a son of Oswulf and became king in 778 after Æthelred son of Æthelwald Moll was deposed. He was murdered, probably at Chesters, by ealdorman Sicga on September 23rd 788. Ælfwald's sons Ælf and Ælfwine were killed in 791 on the orders of King Æthelred.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sceat - Aelfwald I (779-788) from Kingdom of Northumbria (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 1.04 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while the reverse side features a stylized animal, which is believed to represent a pagan motif. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Kingdom of Northumbria during the 8th century.
