1 Penning - Birger I Magnusson ND
- | 0.3 g | 14 mm |
Issuer | Sweden |
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King | Birger I (Birger Magnusson) (1290-1318) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1290-1318 |
Value | 1 Denier (Penning) |
Currency | Denier |
Weight | 0.3 g |
Diameter | 14 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#430743 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Letter B and flowers in a beaded ring.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: B
Lettering (regular font): B
Comment
Weight varies 0.27g-0.40g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Penning - Birger I Magnusson ND (1290-1318) from Sweden is that it was made during a time when Sweden was still a relatively new country, having been established in 1288. This coin was likely used in everyday transactions and could have been handled by people from all walks of life, from merchants to farmers to traders. Despite its small weight of 0.3 grams, it played a significant role in the economy of the time.