© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Thrymsa Eadbald of Kent
| Gold (.580) | 1.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Early Anglo-Saxon (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 620-645 |
| Value | 1 Thrymsa |
| Currency | Thrymsa (600-675) |
| Composition | Gold (.580) |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#117390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross on pellet within beaded inner circle, blundered legend around
Script: Latin
Comment
Early Anglo-Saxon (600-775), Crondall types (c.620-c.645), Eadbald of Kent (616-640), Thrymsa or Shilling, London mint (North#29).This Thrymsa was one of twelve different types, which are almost certainly English and were found in the Crondall hoard of 1828. Gold purity is estimated at between 40 and 70%.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Thrymsa coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while the reverse side features a image of a bird, which is believed to represent the pagan belief in the importance of birds as messengers between the human and divine realms. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious shifts that were taking place in Anglo-Saxon England during the 7th century.
