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1/4 Penning
| Issuer | Norway |
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| Year | 1170-1205 |
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| Value | 1/4 Penning |
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| Obverse description | Crudely struck bracteate flan displaying a schematic frontal bust in the central field, likely a stylized royal or episcopal effigy with a rounded head set atop a simplified body. The relief is low and worn, consistent with the extremely thin hammered silver planchet characteristic of Norwegian quarter-penning bracteates of the late 12th century. No legend or inscription is discernible. The surrounding field is plain and irregularly shaped, with flan cracks and surface patination typical of medieval Scandinavian small coinage. |
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| Reverse description | Incuse mirror image of the obverse type, as is inherent to the bracteate technique whereby the single die strike produces a recessed impression on the reverse. The schematic bust motif is visible in intaglio at the center of the flan, surrounded by concentric impressed rings. The surface displays heavy green and grey patination with areas of corrosion and flan irregularities along the edge, consistent with burial finds of medieval Norwegian bracteates. |
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| Mintage | ND (1170-1205) |
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