© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
1 Penning - Christian III Copenhagen
1546 (1541-1559) years| Billon (.125) | 0.46 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian III (1534-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1546 (1541-1559) |
| Value | 1 Penning (1⁄576) |
| Currency | Gulden (1513-1572) |
| Composition | Billon (.125) |
| Weight | 0.46 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value and last two digits of date (if present) on four lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.I.
PEN
NING
.46.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penning - Christian III (Copenhagen) 1546 coin from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted in Copenhagen. This cross is not found on other coins of the same denomination minted in other cities, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
