© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
¼ Penning ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Sverre Sigurdsson (1177-1202) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1170-1205 |
| Value | ¼ Penning |
| Currency | Penning (995-1387) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#119985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Brakteat minted during the reign of Sverre Sigurdsson. The letter E, probably refers to its minting place, Elvesyssel (now part of western Sweden).Interesting fact
The ¼ Penning coin was used during the reign of King Sverre Sigurdsson, who ruled Norway from 1184 to 1202. During his reign, he introduced a new coinage system that included the ¼ Penning coin, which was equivalent to one-fourth of a Penning, the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin was made of silver and had a distinctive design that featured a cross on one side and the king's name on the other. Despite being a small denomination, the ¼ Penning coin was an important part of the currency system in Norway during the Middle Ages and was used widely for everyday transactions.
