Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
Canterbury Mint (possible)
King Burgred (852-874)
Moneyer: Beagstan
Obverse Description
A diademed bust of Bergred facing right, the bust extends to the edge of the coin; around, BVRDRED REX
Reverse Description
The moneyer's name across the centre, BEAGSTA with MONETA divided in half in closed lunettes above and below.
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mr Lincoln, Eugene von Guerard, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 860 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
09
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.336 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.67, no.423 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., p.109, no.938 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
