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Sceat - Alchred
| Silver | 0.95 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Northumbria (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Alchred (765-774) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 765-774 |
| Value | 1 Sceat |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#102967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Stylised stag right raising foreleg, small cross pommée below.
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. 71Also referred to as Alhred or Ealchred, he became king in 765 and was deposed and exiled in 774.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sceat - Alchred (765-774) from Kingdom of Northumbria (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Silver weighing 0.95 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 the pagan beliefs of the time. This blending of religious motifs reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Kingdom of Northumbria during the 8th century.
