© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Sceat - Æthelred I 2nd reign; Variety x
| Silver | 1.04 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Northumbria (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Aethelred I (774-779, 789-796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 789-796 |
| Value | 1 Sceat |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.04 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#365398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross pattée within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + CEOLBALD
Translation: Ceolbald (moneyer)
Comment
Kings of Northumbria and Archbishops of York (c.685-c.867), Silver Sceatta coinage - C: Regal issues with named Moneyers (789-806).Æthelred was restored to the throne in 790 after Osred II was deposed and exiled until he himself was murdered on 18th April 796.
Reverse moneyer varieties: CEOLBALD, CVDHEARD, HNIFVLA, TIDVVLF, central motifs vary.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of pagan and Christian imagery, reflecting the cultural and religious shifts that were taking place in Northumbria during Æthelred's reign. The coin's design includes a depiction of a Viking-style warrior on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the blending of Viking and Christian influences in the region. This fusion of different cultural and religious elements makes the coin a fascinating artifact of a pivotal moment in Northumbrian history.
