1 Penning - Magnus IV Ericson ND (1340-1354) front 1 Penning - Magnus IV Ericson ND (1340-1354) back
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1 Penning - Magnus IV Ericson ND

 
Silver 0.3 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Magnus IV (Magnus Eriksson) (1319-1364)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1340-1354
Value
1 Denier (Penning)
Currency
Denier
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.3 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#431029
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lion facing left, in a ring.

Comment

Weight varies 0.30g-0.52g

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Penning - Magnus IV Ericson ND (1340-1354) coin from Sweden is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. The use of silver in coins was a common practice in medieval Europe, as it was a symbol of wealth and power. The fact that this coin was made of silver suggests that it was an important denomination in the Swedish currency system during the reign of Magnus IV Ericson.