© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Denier - Anund Jacob ND
| Silver | 1.12 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Anund III James (Ǫnundr Jakob) (1022-1050) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1022-1050 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denar (995-1050) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.12 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#192567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross with a circle in each quadrant, in a solid ring. Legend around it, in a toothed ring.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + C•ASTRA ON PITVNIN
Lettering (regular font): + C•ASTRA ON PITVNIN
Edge
Plain
Comment
Lagerqvist, Coinage at Sigtuna, typ 10.Interesting fact
The Denier coin from Sweden, issued during the reign of King Anund Jacob (1022-1050), was made of silver and weighed 1.12 grams. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of Sweden's currency system during the Middle Ages, and it remained in circulation for centuries. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in medieval currency.
