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Æthelred's unified coinage design was adopted with the influence of which other kingdom's design?

  • Northumbrian

  • Wessex

  • Mercian

  • Kentish

Answer

Mercian influence led Æthelred to adopt a unified coinage design. This decision reflects the political strategy known as the "Mercian Supremacy," where Mercian cultural, artistic, and political influences were prevalent in late Anglo-Saxon England. By incorporating Mercian design elements, Æthelred sought to strengthen his authority and unify his kingdom.
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