Anglo Saxon Money:- Penny

Title

Anglo Saxon Money:- Penny

Subject

Numismatics

Description

This is a silver penny of Queen Cynethryth, wife of Offa. Such coins are very rare finds and even more rarely do they come in good condition. This coin would have been made by hammering a flan of silver between 2 metal dies.

Creator

David Janes

Date

750-800

Language

English

Files

Cynethryth-a.jpg
Cynethryth-b.jpg

Citation

David Janes, “Anglo Saxon Money:- Penny,” Woruldhord, accessed April 20, 2024, http://poppy.nsms.ox.ac.uk/woruldhord/items/show/114.

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