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History of the English penny (c. 600 – 1066)
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The history of the English penny can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of the 7th century: to the small, thick silver coins known to contemporaries as pæningas or denarii, though now often re
O: Bust of Eadbald right. AVDV[ARLD REGES]
O: Bust of Eadbald right. AVDV[ARLD REGES]
R: Cross on globe within wreath. ++IÞNNBALLOIENVZI
R: Cross on globe within wreath. ++IÞNNBALLOIENVZI
O: Diademed bust right, with cross in front.
O: Diademed bust right, with cross in front.
R: Coiled wolf with curled tongue facing right.
R: Coiled wolf with curled tongue facing right.
Wessex
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The Kingdom of the West Saxons, also known as the Kingdom of Wessex, was an Anglo-Saxon kingdom in the south of Great Britain, from around 519 until around 927. In about 886, Alfred the Great adopted
History of the English penny (c. 600 – 1066)
…new areas: by the middle of the 'secondary' phase coins were being struck in Kent, the Thames Estuary, East Anglia, eastern Mercia, Northumbria and Wessex. Unfortunately, because very few coins bear any form of legend and there was extensive imitation and copying, it is extremely difficult to assign dates…
Imaginary depiction of Cerdic from John Speed's 1611 "Saxon Heptarchy"
Imaginary depiction of Cerdic from John Speed's 1611 "Saxon Heptarchy"
Anglo-Saxon–Viking coin weight, used for trading bullion and hacksilver. The material is lead and it weighs 36 g (1.3 oz). Embedded with an Anglo-Saxo
Anglo-Saxon–Viking coin weight, used for trading bullion and hacksilver. The material is lead and it weighs 36 g (1.3 oz). Embedded with an Anglo-Saxon sceat (Series K type 32a) dating to 720–750 and minted in Kent. It is edged in a dotted triangle pattern. Its origin is the Danelaw region and dates to 870–930
Unification of England and Defeat of the Danelaw in the 10th century under Wessex.
Unification of England and Defeat of the Danelaw in the 10th century under Wessex.
The Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the death of Harold II, 14 October 1066. His "Wyvern Standard" can be clearly seen at the left side.
The Bayeux Tapestry, depicting the death of Harold II, 14 October 1066. His "Wyvern Standard" can be clearly seen at the left side.