© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
1 Penny - Anonymous Canopy type
| Silver | 0.94 g | - |
| Issuer | Hiberno-Norse Kingdom of Dublin (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1070-1095 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Penny (997-1205) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#405414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three stylized birds around central annulet with dot. Degenerate legend.
Script: Latin
Comment
Vertical elements obverse believed to be imitative of the English William I canopy type.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. The use of silver in coins was a sign of the wealth and power of the kingdom that issued them. Additionally, the fact that this coin was circulated in the Hiberno-Norse Kingdom of Dublin, which was a Viking-ruled kingdom in Ireland, suggests that the Vikings had a significant impact on the local economy and trade.
