1 Penning Visby ND
| Silver | 0.15 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1220-1280 |
| Value | 1 Penning |
| Currency | Penning (1140-1280) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.15 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#435261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Grid cross.
Interesting fact
The 1 Penning coin from Visby, Gotland (Sweden) made of Silver weighing 0.15g 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 the height of its power in the region. The coin's design likely featured the image of a lion, which was a common motif on coins from this era and region, symbolizing strength and power.
