© 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 | Magnus Berrføtt (1093-1103) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1095-1110 |
| Value | 1 Penning |
| Currency | Penning (995-1387) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#124418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Double cross in the centre with a small circle around the cross centre. Cross of St. Andrew over it .Surrounded by a solid ring and an unreadable inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Comment
Coin minted by anonymus ruler during the reign of Magnus Berrføtt (1093-1103AD).Interesting fact
The 1 Penning coin was minted during the reign of King Magnus III of Norway, who ruled from 1093 to 1103. The coin features the king's name and title in runes on one side, and a cross on the other. The use of runes on coins during this period was a common practice in Scandinavia, and it allowed the coins to be easily identifiable and authenticated. The fact that the coin was made of silver also indicates that it was a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time.
