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Anglo-Saxon coin Aethelred II

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This coin is a replica of Anglo-Saxon originals that were minted in Oxford between 978-1013. The Anglo-Saxon king Aethelred II is also known as ‘the unready’ because he did not have any good advisors. His weak leadership made the country an easy prey for Viking invasions. Coins like this were also used in Scandinavia. Aethelred paid Danegeld to the Vikings from Denmark as a ransom to prevent them from plundering. But the Vikings kept asking for more money. Eventually the situation became impossible and Aethelred was forced to abdicate in 1013. The head of the coin shows the depiction of king Aethelred with the text AEDELRED REX ANGLO. The back shows a cross motive (which can be used to divide the coin in quarters), with the text AELFPINE MO OXNA. This coin is made of leadless pewter.

Details
Material: leadless pewter.
Diameter: 2 cm
Based on historical original
Shipping weight: 100g.

This item is handmade in a limited amount. Each item is unique. Finish and sizes can slightly vary.

Packaged with 100% recycled material
When packaging this item, we exclusively use 100% recycled plastic and recycled paper/cardboard from FSC certified forests. We reuse a large part of the material directly without the intervention of a recycling process.
Recycle the material by separating your waste:
1. Cardboard: separate or reuse your paper.
2. Plastic cushions, clothing bags and plastic tape: separate or reuse your plastic. If possible, pierce the cushions with a volume reduction needle.
3. Paper packaging for jewelry and small items: these have a plastic inner layer. Remove these, then separate your paper and plastic.

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Details / Material: leadless pewter. / Diameter: 2 cm / Based on historical original /

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