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1 Penning Visby ND
| Silver | 0.11 g | - |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1220-1280 |
| Value | 1 Penning |
| Currency | Penning (1140-1280) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.11 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#276429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Penning coin from Visby, Gotland (Sweden) made of Silver weighing 0.11g was used as a means of payment in the 13th century. It was during this time that the Hanseatic League, a powerful mercantile and cultural organization, was at its peak, and the city of Visby was an important member of the League. The coin's design features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols, reflecting the cultural influences of the time.
