880 Penny – Alfred the Great

880-899 Penny Alfred the Great Obverse
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The 880 Penny - Alfred the Great

Silver Penny of Alfred the Great, minted between 880-899 by the moneyer Wulfræd, mint location not known. Diameter 20mm and weighs 1.62g. SCBC 1067, North 639.

Obverse shows a small cross in the centre with legend 'AEL FRE D REX' (King Aelfred) around.

Reverse is the moneyer's name 'VVLF RED' (Wulfræd) in two rows separated with pellets.

Read more about King Alfred below.

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Mintage: Not known
Minted at Provincial mints
Minted in 880AD. See Coins and Events of 880
Monarch/Ruler: Alfred the Great (0847-0899)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins and see which Penny coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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