Offa, King of Mercia
(died 796), Reigned 757-96Sitter associated with 2 portraits
Offa was King of Mercia, a kingdom of central and southern England during the late eighth century.
by Unknown artist
silver penny, circa 796
NPG 4152
Unknown king, possibly Offa, King of Mercia
after Unknown artist
line engraving, late 18th-early 19th century
NPG D32044
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