Styca - Eanred (837-841) front Styca - Eanred (837-841) back
Styca - Eanred (837-841) photo
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Styca - Eanred

 
Copper 1.26 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Northumbria (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia)
King
Eanred (810-841)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
837-841
Value
1 Styca
Currency
Pound
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.26 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#367706
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Central pellet with moneyer's name around

Script: Latin

Lettering: + BROER

Translation: Brother (moneyer)

Interesting fact

The Styca - Eanred coin from the Kingdom of Northumbria (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) made of Copper weighing 1.26 g is interesting because it is one of the few coins from this time period that still exists today, providing a glimpse into the economic and trade practices of the region during the 9th century.