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Styca - Wigmund
| Copper (alloy) | 1.12 g | 12.0 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of York (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Wigmund (837-849) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 837-849 |
| Value | 1 Styca |
| Composition | Copper (alloy) |
| Weight | 1.12 g |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Legend around central short cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + EILVBVAD
Comment
Styca Coinage - D: Copper Alloy Archiepiscopal Issues (c.830-c.867)Archbishops of York, Wigmund (837-849/50).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Styca - Wigmund (837-849) from Archbishopric of York (Anglo-Saxon Archbishoprics) made of Copper (alloy) weighing 1.12 g is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a cross, symbolizing the Christian faith, while the reverse side features a depiction of a mythical creature, possibly a dragon or a serpent, which was a common motif in pre-Christian Anglo-Saxon art. This blending of religious and cultural influences reflects the complex and dynamic nature of the Anglo-Saxon society during the 9th century.
