Summary
Silver coin; Denomination, Penny
Canterbury Mint (possible)
King Aethelwulf (839 - 858) of Wessex
Monier: Herebeald; Phase 2 (circa 843-848 AD (possible))
Aethelwulf succeeded his father, Ecgberht (802-839) as King of Wessex in 839. After conquering the kingdom of Kent for Wessex in 825 Aethelwulf had been made sub-king of Kent under his father. On the death of his father Aethelwulf become king of Wessex and made his own son, Aethelstan the sub-king of Kent marking him out for the succession.
Aethelwulf has been pointed to for laying the foundation stones for the later success of Wessex under his son Alfred the Great (871-899). He was more successful than many in his dealings with the Danish incursions. Aethelwulf was intensely religious, he sent Alfred to Rome when he was four years old and went himself the following year. While away Aethelstan died and another of his sons, Aethelbald, plotted to oppose Aethelwulf's resumption of power. In the ensuing civil war Aethelwulf was successful.
He was succeeded by another of his son, Aethelberht (858-865/6). His other sons, Aethelred and Alfred also became Kings of Wessex.
Obverse Description
A diademed bust facing right, the base extends to the edge of the coin; around, + EFLVVLF REX
Reverse Description
At centre, within a circle, a cross crosslet; around, + HEREBEAED MONT
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Seaby, B.A. Ltd., 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
839-858 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Overall Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.98 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.84, no.610 Pages