Edway
Reign 955-59 CE

Monetary System
Silver Pennies and Gold Thrymsas
40 Pence = 1 Thrymsa

Eadwig (Edwy)  was born in 942 CE to King Edmound I of England and Aelfgifu. He became the King of England after Eadred's death in 955 CE. His was a short reign and noted for losing Mercia and Northumbria. He forced St. Dunstan into exile.

Eadwig died in 959 CE and interred at Winchester Cathedral in London, England.

Silver Penny of Edway. 955-59 CE.
Moneyer: Heriger.
References: North 725.



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RK. September 18, 1999.