Authentic Replica of Saxon King Æthelred II Silver Penny (Somerset, UK)

Description

Aethelred II Penny Coin, Second Hand Type, Watchet Mint, Moneyer Sigeric .

Aethelred II (978-1016), silver Penny (c.985-991) coin, Watchet Mint, Moneyer Sigeric, diademed bust right with sceptre, Latin legend and linear circles surrounding, +ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLORX, the OR ligatured, rev. hand of Providence from billowing clouds. The legends translate as “Aethelred, King of the English” and “Sigeric of Watchet.” Watchet is a coastal town in Somerset, England, nearly 17 miles northwest of Taunton.

– Available in packs of 2, 5 and 10.
– Similar size to the original Saxon coins from the late 10th century.
– Diameter 20mm (0.75 inch).
– Made of silver and oxidised to give an antique looking finish.
– Coin weight around 3-4g (0.1oz) each.

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