© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
1 Penning Visby; dot above ND
| Silver | 0.14 g | - |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1280-1448 |
| Value | 1 Penning = ⅛ Örtug |
| Currency | Örtug (1280-1448) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.14 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#147440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Uniface (brakteat).
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact style of the W may vary, and the more copper-like a coin appears, the later the coin was struck.Interesting fact
The 1 Penning coin from Gotland (Sweden) made of Silver weighing 0.14 g was used as a form of currency during the Middle Ages. It was first introduced in the 13th century and was used until the 15th century. The coin features a unique design, with a dot above the letter "i" in the word "Visby," which is the name of the city where the coin was minted. This dot is known as a "Gotlandic dot" and is a distinctive feature of coins from this region. The use of this dot helped to distinguish Gotlandic coins from other coins in circulation at the time.
