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#430750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Letter S and dots in a beaded ring.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: S
Lettering (regular font): S
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 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 an important role in the economy of medieval Sweden.