½ Penning ND (1105-1130) front ½ Penning ND (1105-1130) back
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½ Penning ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Norway
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1105-1130
Value
½ Penning
Currency
Penning (995-1387)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#121500
Rarity index
97%

Comment

Anonymus brakteat.

Interesting fact

The ½ Penning coin from Norway, minted between 1105 and 1130, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The use of silver in coinage was a sign of the country's wealth and economic prosperity. Additionally, the fact that it was a standard circulation coin means that it was widely used in everyday transactions, making it a tangible piece of history that connects us to the past.