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1 Penning - Knut I Ericson ND
| Silver | 0.25 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Canute I (Knut Eriksson) (1167-1196) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1167-1196 |
| Value | 1 Denier (Penning) |
| Currency | Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.25 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#265057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Interesting fact
The 1 Penning coin from Sweden, issued during the reign of King Knut I Ericson (1167-1196), was made of silver and weighed 0.25 grams. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of Sweden's currency system during the Middle Ages, and it remained in circulation for several centuries. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Swedish currency.
