1 Penning - Birger Magnusson ND (1248-1260) front 1 Penning - Birger Magnusson ND (1248-1260) back
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1 Penning - Birger Magnusson ND

 
Silver 0.13 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
Jarl
Birger (Birger Magnusson) (1248-1266)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1248-1260
Value
1 Denier (Penning)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.13 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#430740
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penning - Birger Magnusson ND (1248-1260) coin from Sweden is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. The use of silver in coins was a common practice in medieval Europe, as it was a symbol of wealth and power. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was an important form of currency in Sweden during the 13th century.