File:Coenwulf, King of Mercia, gold mancus; struck 796–821 AD.png

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English: Gold mancus minted in London during the reign of Coenwulf, struck 796–821 AD. The obverse features a bust facing right with + COENVVULF REX m̄ around. The reverse inscription reads + DE VICO LVNDONIAE. Unearthed in 2001, this is the only known gold coin of Coenwulf and one of only eight gold British coins known from the period 700–1250.
Date 796–821
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