© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
1 Penning - Harald Hardråde ND
| Billon (.330 silver) | - | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Harald Hardråde (1047-1066) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1047-1066 |
| Value | 1 Penning |
| Currency | Penning (995-1387) |
| Composition | Billon (.330 silver) |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#120905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two-lined cross with three dots on the upper-left quarter part and three dots on the bottom-right quarter part. The cross is in a circle. Inscription in runes surrounding the cross. Inscription is the name of the mint master in Hamar.
Lettering: OLAF(R) A HAMR
Translation: Olav of Hamar
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penning - Harald Hardråde ND (1047-1066) coin from Norway is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is believed to have been added to the coin's design to symbolize the Christian faith of the king.
