© Haljak Coin Auction
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4 Penningar - Erik of Pommern Åbo ND
| Silver | 0.8 g | 14.7 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Eric XIII (1389-1439) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1410-1439 |
| Value | 4 Penningar (½) |
| Currency | Örtug coinage (1364-1521) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 14.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#144679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Letter "A" in italic with around four small rings in cardinal positions. All is inside a beaded circle, with legend outside with flower above.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ИOnETA ABOEnS
Lettering (regular font): NONETA ABOENS
Translation: Coinage of Turku.
Comment
The coins struck at Åbo, nowadays the city of Turku, were some of the first coins struck in Finland. With Finland being part of the Swedish Kingdom, the coins were most likely meant to circulate within the entire kingdom; however, there has been some disputes saying these coins were actually local issues of Turku. Even so, more evidence in needed to support that claim.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Penningar coin from Sweden, featuring Erik of Pommern (Åbo) and made of silver, is that it was issued during a time of great change and turmoil in Sweden. The coin was minted between 1410 and 1439, a period marked by political instability, religious conflicts, and the rise of the Hanseatic League, a powerful mercantile and cultural organization that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout Sweden, a testament to the country's resilience and economic vitality during this time.
