© 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#121298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Letter B (for Bergen), surrounded by a beaded ring. Inscription around the beaded ring, which is surrounded by another beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
B
MONETA BERGI
Lettering (regular font):
B
MONETA BERGI
Translation: Money of Bergen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penning - Håkon V Magnusson ND (1299-1319) 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 symbolize the king's conversion to Christianity.
