Denier - Anund Jacob ND
| Silver | 0.94 g | 19.1 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 | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 19.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#432124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross ending in triple crescents dividing legend. Legend around it, in a beaded ring.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +VL - AHI - NSI - TVN
Lettering (regular font): +VL - AHI - NSI - TVN
Interesting fact
The Denier coin from Sweden, issued during the reign of King Anund Jacob (1022-1050), was made of silver and weighed 0.94 grams. Despite its small size, this coin was an important part of the Swedish currency system during the Middle Ages, and it remained in circulation for several centuries. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of Swedish currency.
