© 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 - Håkon V Magnusson ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Håkon V Magnusson (1290-1319) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1299-1319 |
| Value | 1 Penning |
| Currency | Penning (995-1387) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#121250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Big letter B in the centre in a beaded ring. Inscription around it with another beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
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MONETA OSLOIE
Lettering (regular font):
H
MONETA OSLOIE
Translation: Money of Oslo
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penning coin from Norway, minted during the reign of Håkon V Magnusson (1299-1319), is that it features a unique design element - a small cross pattée, or a cross with arms that are narrow at the center and broaden towards the ends, on the reverse side of the coin. This cross pattée design was a common feature on Scandinavian coins during the Middle Ages and was believed to symbolize the Christian faith.
