1 Penning (Visby; line above) ND (1280-1448) front 1 Penning (Visby; line above) ND (1280-1448) back
1 Penning (Visby; line above) ND (1280-1448) photo
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1 Penning Visby; line above ND

 
Silver 0.13 g -
Description
Issuer
Gotland (Sweden)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1280-1448
Value
1 Penning = ⅛ Örtug
Currency
Örtug (1280-1448)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.13 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#147441
Rarity index
100%

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 0.13 g was used as a means of payment in the 13th to 15th centuries, and it was an important part of the Hanseatic League's trade currency.