1 Penning - Eirik Magnusson Tønsberg

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1280-1285
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penning
CurrencyPenning (995-1387)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.10 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Skaare#231
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of the king facing in front in a beaded ring. Inscription around it, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringERICVS REX NORWEG
(Translation: Erik, king of Norway)
Reverse descriptionBig cross in the center, with rossettes in each quarter part of the cross. Around it a beaded ring and inscription. Another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCASTRVM TVNSBERGIS
(Translation: Fort at Tønsberg)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1280-1285)  - -
Catalog ID3737817260
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