Penny - Æthelred II Benediction Hand type obverse
Obverse
Penny - Æthelred II Benediction Hand type reverse
Reverse

Penny - Æthelred II Benediction Hand type (991)

CountryEngland Year991 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£2.05
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year991
Denomination1 Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight1.700g
Diameter20.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Bare-headed bust right; in front, sceptre terminating in cross.

Reverse

Hand of providence between issuing from clouds with

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0547
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £2.05

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About the 991 Penny - Æthelred II Benediction Hand type

The 991 Penny - Æthelred II Benediction Hand type is a circulating 1 penny coin, struck in silver. It weighs 1.7g and measures 20mm across. Reverse design: Hand of providence between 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 991 Penny - Æthelred II Benediction Hand type worth?

No verified sale of the 991 Penny - Æthelred II Benediction Hand type has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £2.05 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 991 Penny - Æthelred II Benediction Hand type?

Check the weight 1.7g and diameter 20mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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