© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Thrymsa 'Concordia' type
| Gold | 1.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Early Anglo-Saxon (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 655-675 |
| Value | 1 Thrymsa |
| Currency | Thrymsa (600-675) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#117391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Clasped hands, nie above, inverted a below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NIE
A
Comment
Early Anglo-Saxon period (c.600-c.775), Thrymsa coinage (c.600-c.675), Post-Crondall types (c.655-c.675).Pale gold types, visibly debased and sometimes almost silvery, containing 10-35% gold.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Thrymsa coin is that it features an image of a royal couple, believed to be King Eadbald and his wife, Queen Emma, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of a cross, symbolizing the Christian faith that was prevalent during that time period.
