© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
½ Penning - Håkon Magnusson ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Håkon V Magnusson (1290-1319) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1285-1290 |
| Value | ½ Penning |
| Currency | Penning (995-1387) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#120173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lily cross in the middle in a beaded circle, with the inscription around it. Beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA DE ASLOIE
Lettering (regular font): MONETA DE ASLOIE
Translation: Money of Oslo
Comment
During the years 1280-1299, Duke Håkon Magnusson (Later Håkon V Magnusson) was appointed duke of the southern and southeastern part of Norway and the Faroe Islands by his father, king Magnus Lagabøte. Håkon had full political and economical control over his duchy, thus he minted his own coins. After his eldest brother´s death, king Eirik Magnusson, he took the position as a king were he ruled from 1299-1319.There were three minting periods during the reign of Håkon Magnusson as a duke. This coin is part of the first series of minting, from 1285-1290. Variations can exist on the obverse inscription: hAQVIN, hAQ, hAQn, NORWEG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penning coin from Norway, minted during the reign of Håkon Magnusson (1285-1290), is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattée on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of Norwegian coins during this period. This cross pattée was added to the coin's design to signify the country's conversion to Christianity and to demonstrate the king's devotion to the Christian faith. This feature sets the ½ Penning coin apart from other coins of the time and makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
