Summary
Copper alloy coin; Denomination: styca
York Mint
Redwulf, King of Northumbria
Moneyer: Brother
Little is known of Redwulf (Raedwulf) other than his death fighting pagans. Redwulf came to power by expelling Aethelred II, the son of Eanred soon after he had succeeded his father. Redwulf was killed the same year, fighting the Vikings, and Aethelred II was restored. His coins, all stycas were struck at York.
Obverse Description
The legend around a central cross, REDVLF REX.
Reverse Description
The legend around a central cross, + BRODER.
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Seaby, B.A. Ltd., 15 Mar 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1932
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Date Issued
844 AD
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Issued By
King Redwulf - Kingdom of Northumbria, Northumbria, England, Great Britain, 844 AD
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Material
Copper
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
13 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.105 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
Higham, N.J., The Kingdom of Northumbria AD 350-1100. Stroud: Sutton, 1993. [Link 1]
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.44, no.189 Pages
