© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
¼ Penning - Håkon Magnusson First minting period ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Håkon V Magnusson (1290-1319) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1285-1290 |
| Value | ¼ Penning |
| Currency | Penning (995-1387) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#121304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Big cross in the center, with rossettes in each quarter part of the cross. Around it a beaded ring and inscription. Another beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA ASLOIE
Lettering (regular font): MONETA ASLOIE
Translation: Money of Oslo
Comment
First minting series of Håkon Magnusson, 1285 -1290 AD.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Penning - Håkon Magnusson (First minting period) ND (1285-1290) coin from Norway is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted during the reign of King Håkon Magnusson. This small cross is not found on other coins from the same period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
