Description
King Offa Coin Wall Plaque
Bring a piece of early British history into your home with this meticulously crafted wall plaque, inspired by the ancient coinage of King Offa of Mercia.
Every piece begins its journey as a hand-sculpted clay original, captured in a precision mould and cast using high-grade cold-cast polyresin. This technique reproduces every intricate detail and relief of the original sculpture while giving it a satisfying, durable weight and a rich metallic finish.
100% designed, sculpted, and cast by hand in our workshop set amidst the tranquil mountains of West Wales.
Product Features & Details
Handcrafted Quality: 100% handmade from initial clay sculpture to final cast in West Wales.
Material: Premium cold-cast polyresin with an authentic aged finish.
Size: Approximately 13 cm (5.1 inches) in diameter.
Ready to Hang: Fitted with a sturdy sawtooth hanger on the back for quick and secure mounting.
Who Was King Offa? His Story & Legacy Today
King Offa ruled the kingdom of Mercia from AD 757 until his death in 796, becoming one of the most powerful Anglo-Saxon monarchs before Alfred the Great. Known for his ambition, statecraft, and trade connections with Continental Europe, Offa revolutionized English currency by introducing the silver penny—a standardized coin featured in artwork like this plaque.
Today, Offa is best remembered for Offa’s Dyke, a monumental earthwork boundary stretches over 140 miles along the Welsh border. Today, the dyke endures as a celebrated National Trail, symbolising the historic frontier between England and Wales and standing as a testament to Offa’s grand vision and lasting mark on the British landscape. The Dyke roughly traces the border between the England and Wales. It crosses through the counties of Monmouthshire, Gloucestershire, Powys, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Wrexham, Denbighshire, and Flintshire.
Ideal Gift: A perfect piece of decor for history buffs, Anglo-Saxon enthusiasts, and lovers of artisan crafts.
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In line with our inspiration from the natural world, we responsibly reuse wrapping and packing materials where possible.
