© 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 ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Olav Kyrre (1066-1093) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1065-1080 |
| Value | 1 Penning |
| Currency | Penning (995-1387) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#121538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double-lined cross in the centre in a solid ring. Unreadable inscription around it.
Comment
Coin minted by anonymus ruler during the early period of the reign of Olav Kyrre (1067-1093AD).Interesting fact
The 1 Penning coin was minted during the reign of King Olaf III, also known as Olaf the Peaceful, who ruled Norway from 1067 to 1093. During his reign, Olaf III implemented a series of reforms aimed at strengthening the Norwegian economy and improving the lives of his people. One of these reforms was the introduction of a new coinage system, which included the 1 Penning coin made of silver. This coin was an important step towards establishing a standardized currency system in Norway and helped to promote trade and commerce throughout the country.
