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Thrymsa 'Witmen' type
| Gold | 1.29 g | 11 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1.29 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#115178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross fourchée; blundered legend around.
Comment
Early Anglo-Saxon period (c.600-c.775), Thrymsa coinage (c.600-c.675), Crondall types (c.620-c.645).A group of twelve different types, which are almost certainly English, 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 (front) side of the coin depicts a cross, which symbolizes the Christian faith, while the reverse (back) side features a image of a bird, which is a common motif in pre-Christian Anglo-Saxon art and symbolizes the god Woden. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious shifts that were taking place in Early Anglo-Saxon society during the 7th century.