Penny - Æthelred II 1st Hand type; bust left obverse
Obverse
Penny - Æthelred II 1st Hand type; bust left reverse
Reverse

Penny - Æthelred II 1st Hand type bust left (979–985)

CountryEngland Year979–985 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£2.06
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year979–985
Denomination1 Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight1.710g
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Diademed bust left, royal title around

Reverse

Manus Dei (Hand of God) extending down between A W

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0550
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £2.06
Also issued as

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About the 979 Penny - Æthelred II 1st Hand type – bust left

The 979 Penny - Æthelred II 1st Hand type – bust left is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 979 to 985, struck in silver. It weighs 1.71g. Reverse design: Manus Dei (Hand of God) extending down between A W.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How much is the 979 Penny - Æthelred II 1st Hand type – bust left worth?

No verified sale of the 979 Penny - Æthelred II 1st Hand type – bust left has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £2.06 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 979 Penny - Æthelred II 1st Hand type – bust left?

Check the weight 1.71g and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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