1 Penning - Sverre Sigurdsson ND (1177-1202) front 1 Penning - Sverre Sigurdsson ND (1177-1202) back
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1 Penning - Sverre Sigurdsson ND

 
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Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Sverre Sigurdsson (1177-1202)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1177-1202
Value
1 Penning
Currency
Penning (995-1387)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#121216
Rarity index
95%

Comment

Brakteat minted during the reign of Sverre Sigurdsson.

Interesting fact

The 1 Penning coin from Norway, issued during the reign of King Sverre Sigurdsson (1177-1202), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used in everyday transactions and played an important role in the economy of Norway during that period.