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 (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#124422
Rarity index
97%

Comment

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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 coins was a sign of the country's wealth and economic prosperity. Additionally, the coin's design, which features a crowned king on one side and a cross on the other, reflects the influence of Christianity in Norway during that period.