Styca - Osberht Phase IIc
| Copper (alloy) | 0.83 g | - |
| Location | Kingdom of Northumbria (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Moneyer | Eanwulf |
| King | Osberht (850-867) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 849-867 |
| Value | 1 Styca |
| Composition | Copper (alloy) |
| Weight | 0.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#282524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Central motif (4*/4)
Script: Latin
Lettering: +EANNLE
Translation: Eanwulf.
Comment
Kings of Northumbria (685-855), Styca Coinage - C: Copper Alloy Issues (c.810 - c.830), Osberht (849/50 - 867).Reference: SCBI 69, 1015.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Styca - Osberht (Phase IIc) (849-867) made of Copper (alloy) weighing 0.83 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria during the reign of King Osberht. Despite its small weight, the coin was an important medium of exchange for everyday transactions and played a significant role in the economy of the time.
