½ Penning ND (1150-1170) front ½ Penning ND (1150-1170) back
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½ Penning ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Norway
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1150-1170
Value
½ Penning
Currency
Penning (995-1387)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#124428
Rarity index
97%

Comment

Anonymus brakteat

Interesting fact

The ½ Penning coin was used in Norway during the Middle Ages and was equivalent to half of a penny. It was made of silver and had a distinctive design, featuring a cross on one side and a crown on the other. The coin was used for everyday transactions and was a vital part of the Norwegian economy at the time. It's interesting to note that the ½ Penning coin was also used in other parts of Europe, including England and Denmark, and it's a testament to the cultural and economic ties that existed between these countries during the Middle Ages.