Penny - Æthelred II 1st Small Cross type obverse
Obverse
Penny - Æthelred II 1st Small Cross type reverse
Reverse

Penny - Æthelred II 1st Small Cross type (978–979)

CountryEngland Year978–979 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£1.88
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year978–979
Denomination1 Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight1.560g
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Diademed bust left, usually with three pellets in front, which are sometimes attached to the shoulder by curved lines.

Reverse

Small cross pattée, moneyer and

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0502
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.88

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About the 978 Penny - Æthelred II 1st Small Cross type

The 978 Penny - Æthelred II 1st Small Cross type is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 978 to 979, struck in silver. It weighs 1.56g. Reverse design: Small cross pattée, moneyer and.

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

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How much is the 978 Penny - Æthelred II 1st Small Cross type worth?

No verified sale of the 978 Penny - Æthelred II 1st Small Cross type has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.88 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 978 Penny - Æthelred II 1st Small Cross type?

Check the weight 1.56g and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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