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Styca - Eanbald II
| Silver (base) | 1.1 g | 14 mm |
| Location | Archbishopric of York (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Aethelweard |
| Archbishop | Eanbald II (796-835) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 830-867 |
| Value | 1 Styca |
| Composition | Silver (base) |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Central small cross pattée in beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + EDILVEARD
Translation: Aethelweard.
Comment
Kings of Northumbria and Archbishops of York (c.685-c.867), Styca Coinage - B: Base Silver Archiepiscopal Issues (c.830-c.867)Archbishops of York, Eanbald II (c.796-c.835)
Interesting fact
The Styca - Eanbald II coin has a unique feature, it has a distinctive "hammered" look, which was achieved by using a technique called "hammered striking" where the dies were struck multiple times to create a textured, irregular surface. This technique was used to create a more durable coin that would be harder to counterfeit.
