1 Penning - Canute II Johanson ND (1229-1234) front 1 Penning - Canute II Johanson ND (1229-1234) back
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1 Penning - Canute II Johanson ND

 
Silver 0.25 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Canute II (Knut Johanson) (1229-1234)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1229-1234
Value
1 Denier (Penning)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.25 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#430707
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

The 1 Penning coin from Sweden, issued during the reign of Canute II Johanson (1229-1234), was made of silver and weighed 0.25 grams. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of the Swedish currency system during the Middle Ages, and it remained in circulation for many centuries. Today, it is a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in medieval currency.