Blaffert - Erik Valkendorf ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Nidaros (Norway) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Erik Valkendorf (1510-1522) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1510-1522 |
| Value | 1 Blaffert = 2 Penning = ⅙ Skilling |
| Currency | Skilling (1483-1523) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#121227 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Brakteat minted by Erik Valkendorf, archbishop of Nidaros, now Trondheim.Interesting fact
The Blaffert coin, minted during Erik Valkendorf's tenure as Archbishop of Nidaros (1510-1522), features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to symbolize the Archbishopric's connection to the Catholic Church.