Obverse © numismaticroy – Reverse © numismticroy
Obverse © numismaticroy – Reverse © numismticroy
Sterling - Erik of Pommern Lund ND
| Silver | 0.70 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Eric VII (1397-1439) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1413-1420 |
| Value | 1 Sterling = 3 Pennings |
| Currency | Penning (-1513) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.70 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 0.58 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#76322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Short cross inside beaded circle. Legend outside
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA : LVNDENS
Lettering (regular font): MONETA : LVNDENS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Medieval hammered silver penning of Eric of Pommerania.. The coin was minted at Lund. Dates to between 1412 and 1420 AD.Obverse of my coin:
Reverse of my coin:
This coin is known with the following 14 varieties.
Var. Obverse text Reverse text
1 ✿ ERICVS : REX : D : S : N ✿ MONETA : LVNDENSIS
2 ✿ ERICVS : REX : D : S : N ✿ MONETA : LVNDENSI
3 ✿ ERICVS : REX : D : S : N ✿ MONETA : LVNDESI
4 ✿ ERICVS : REX : D : S : N ✿ MONETA : LVNDENS
5 ✿ ERICVS : REX : D : S : N ✿ MONETA : LVNDEN
6 ♣︎ ERICVS : REX : D : S : N ♣︎ HONETA ˚ LVNDENSIS
7 ♣︎ ERICVS ˚ REX ˚ D ˚ S ˚ N ♣︎ MONETA ˚ LVNDENSI
8 ♣︎ ERICVS ˚ REX ˚ D ˚ S ˚ N ♣︎ MONETA ˚ LVNDENS
9 ✝︎ ERICVS : REX : D : S : N ✿ MONETA : LVNDENSI
10 ✝︎ ERICVS : REX : D : S : N ✿ MONETA : LVNDEN
11 ✿ ERICVS : REX : D : S : N ✿ MONETA : LVNDEISIS
12 ✿ ERICVS : REX : D : S : R ✿ MONETA : LVNDENSI
13 ✿ ERICVS : REX : D : S : R ✿ MONETA : LVNDENS
14 ✿ ERICVS : REX : D : S : N ✿ ERICVS : REX : D : S : N
Variety 14 is believed to be from Lund because of the mintmark ✿.
No source mentions differences in the size of the Cross on the reverse.
As the variety list is closed I can't insert them
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Sterling - Erik of Pommern (Lund) ND (1413-1420) from Denmark made of Silver weighing 0.70 g is that it features a unique design, with a crowned shield on the obverse (front) side and a lion on the reverse (back) side. The lion is a symbol of strength and courage, and it has been a popular motif on coins throughout history. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
