1 Penning - Birger I Magnusson ND
| - | 0.3 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| 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#430746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Letter L and dots in a beaded ring.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: L
Lettering (regular font): L
Comment
Weight varies 0.27g-0.40g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penning - Birger I Magnusson ND (1290-1318) coin from Sweden is that it was made during a time when the country was transitioning from a Viking-age economy based on bartering and trading to a more modern economy that used coins as a medium of exchange. This coin, which weighs 0.3 grams, was likely used for everyday transactions and reflects the growing influence of European trade and commerce in Sweden during the 13th century.