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1 Penning Visby ND
| Silver | 0.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1220-1280 |
| Value | 1 Penning |
| Currency | Penning (1140-1280) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#146919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with letters in each quadrant, in a dotted ring.
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
Comment
A drawing of this type:© Sulfur
Interesting fact
The 1 Penning coin from Visby, Gotland (Sweden) made of Silver weighing 0.13g was used as a means of payment during the medieval period. It was issued during the reign of King Valdemar II of Denmark, who ruled from 1202 to 1241. The coin features a unique design, with a crowned lion on one side and a cross on the other, symbolizing the king's power and the Christian faith. Despite its small size, this coin played a significant role in the economy of the region and was used for everyday transactions.
