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Thrymsa 'Oath-taking' type
| Gold | 1.20 g | 12 mm |
| 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 | 1.20 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#121173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lyre-shaped’ object within double-pelleted wreath; traces of legend around.
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.
Possibly minted in East Anglia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Thrymsa coin is that it features an image of a king holding a scepter and a small cross, which symbolizes the blending of pagan and Christian beliefs in early Anglo-Saxon culture.
