Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Norway |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1047-1066 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 1 Penning |
| Tiền tệ | Penning (995-1387) |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 1.12 g |
| Đường kính | |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered |
| Hướng | |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | AAJT#4 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Triquerta in the centre surrounded by inscription. A beaded ring on the rim. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin (uncial) |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | + I IOI III |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Two-lined cross with three dots on the upper-left quarter part and three dots on the bottom-right quarter part. Inscription surrounding the cross. A beaded ring on the rim. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin (uncial) |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
+ HAROL IIIC I I I (Translation: Harald.) |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (1047-1066) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7027408320 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This 1 Penning coin was issued during the reign of Harald Sigurdsson, Harald Hardråde (1047-1066), a pivotal figure in Norwegian history. His rule marked the twilight of the Viking Age and the consolidation of Norway as a unified kingdom. Harald utilized coinage to assert his economic and political sovereignty, facilitating trade and taxation. His formidable reign ended dramatically at the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.
Artistry: The design of Harald Hardråde's Penning reflects the nascent stage of Norwegian royal coinage. While engravers remain anonymous, the stylistic school draws from contemporary Anglo-Saxon and continental prototypes, adapted with a Nordic sensibility. Common motifs include stylized busts of the king, often crowned, and various cross types or geometric patterns on the reverse, symbolizing Christian authority and royal legitimacy. The execution, though sometimes crude, conveys a powerful, simplified regal image.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver and weighing 1.12 grams, this hammered coin exhibits typical early medieval minting characteristics. High-points susceptible to wear include the king's facial features (nose, crown) on the obverse and central elements of any reverse design. Technical strike qualities vary; off-center strikes, irregular flan shapes, and weak impressions are common due to the manual hammering process. Full, sharp strikes are rare; specimens with clear legends and complete design elements are highly prized.