Denier - Anund Jacob ND
Silver | 1.33 g | 17.5 mm |
Issuer | Sweden |
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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 | 1.33 g |
Diameter | 17.5 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#432162 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with a circle in each quadrant, in a solid ring. Legend around it, in a toothed ring.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +ÐORMOÐ ON SIHTV
Lettering (regular font): +ÐORMOÐ ON SIHTV
Interesting fact
The Denier coin from Sweden, issued during the reign of King Anund Jacob (1022-1050), was made of silver and weighed 1.33 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 centuries. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in medieval currency.