© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
1 Penning - Niels Stigsen
1234 year| Silver | 1.00 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Roskilde (Denmark) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Niels Stigsen (1225-1249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1234 |
| Value | 1 Penning (0.01) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.00 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#186089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Miter (bishop's hat) surrounded by legend.
Lettering: M : CC : XXX : IIII : +
Translation: 1234
Edge
Plain
Comment
This is the oldest known coin type with a Gregorian date.Seven examples are known, with only one in private hands.
Interesting fact
The Bishopric of Roskilde, where this coin was minted, was once a powerful religious institution in Denmark, but it was abolished in 1536 during the Protestant Reformation. Today, the Roskilde Cathedral, which was built in the 12th century and served as the burial site for many Danish monarchs, is a popular tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.