½ Penning - Birger I Magnusson ND (1290-1318) front ½ Penning - Birger I Magnusson ND (1290-1318) back
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½ Penning - Birger I Magnusson ND

 
- 0.17 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Birger I (Birger Magnusson) (1290-1318)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1290-1318
Value
½ Denier (½ Penning)
Currency
Denier
Weight
0.17 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#430751
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Letter R and flowers in a beaded ring.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: R

Lettering (regular font): R

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Penning - Birger I Magnusson ND (1290-1318) coin from Sweden is that it was made during a time when Sweden was still a relatively new country, having been established in 1288. This coin was issued during the reign of King Birger I Magnusson, who ruled Sweden from 1290 to 1318. Despite its small weight of 0.17 grams, this coin played an important role in the economy of Sweden during that time.