© 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 - Sverre Sigurdsson ND
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#121737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Big cross in the centre with rings at each quarter part of the cross, in a big ring. Inscription around it, with another ring on the rim.
Lettering: N N N N
Comment
Mint master Hagbart
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 a significant role in the economy of Norway during that period.
