Eadmund Silver Penny 939-946AD Meldolene Rosettes

Eadmund Silver Penny 939-946AD Meldolene Rosettes
22mm, 1.37g

Eadmund, son of Edward the Elder and Eadgifu of Kent, was a younger half-brother of his predecessor Aethelstan. It was a reign of warfare, including Viking incursions into north east England. The kingdom of York was lost but control regained later in his reign. He was murdered in Gloucestershire and succeeded by his brother Eadred.

Flan intact and clear detail.