Coenwulf, King of Mercia, gold mancus; struck 796–821 AD (obverse)

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Scan: British Museum

Kredit:

• British Museum
  (https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_2006-0204-1)

• EMC number: 2004.0167

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Gold mancus minted in London during the reign of Coenwulf, struck 796–821 AD. The obverse features a bust facing right with + COENVVULF REX m̄ around. The reverse inscription reads + DE VICO LVNDONIAE. Unearthed in 2001, this is the only known gold coin of Coenwulf and one of only eight gold British coins known from the period 700–1250.

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