Summary
Silver coin; Denomination, Penny
London Mint
King Alfred the Great (871-899) of Wessex
Moneyer Ludig; Fourth Coinage (circa 887-899 AD)
Obverse Description
A small cross pattee; around, ELFRED REX
Reverse Description
The moneyer's details above and below a central bead; LVDIG MON
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Eugene von Guerard, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 888 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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.445 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.87, no.636 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., p.119, no.1066 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
