Aethelstan Silver Penny Circumscription Cross/ Rosettes 924-939AD Chester

Aethelstan Silver Penny Circumscription Cross/ Rosettes 924-939AD Chester
23mm, 1.59g

The eldest son of Edward the Elder, he succeeded in the re-conquest of Danish controlled territory with the capture of York in 927AD. He introduced the coinage law at Grately which stated that there should be one coinage throughout the kings land and no minting except in a port; it also outlined the quota of moneyers for each borough.

Clear legends, struck on a full flan.