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

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

CountryEngland Year979–985 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£2.41
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year979–985
Denomination1 Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight2.000g
Diameter21.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Diademed bust right without sceptre

Reverse

Hand of providence between alpha and omega, issuing from clouds with

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0643
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £2.41

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

The 979 Penny - Æthelred II 1st Hand type – bust right is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 979 to 985, struck in silver. It weighs 2g and measures 21mm across. Reverse design: Hand of providence between alpha and omega, issuing from clouds with.

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 right worth?

No verified sale of the 979 Penny - Æthelred II 1st Hand type – bust right has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £2.41 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 right?

Check the weight 2g and diameter 21mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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