1 Penning - Sven Estridsen Saint Michael

発行体 Denmark
年号 1047-1075
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 1 Penning
通貨 Penning (-1513)
材質 Silver
重量 1.0 g
直径 17 mm
厚さ
形状 Round (irregular)
製造技法 Hammered
向き Variable alignment ↺
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 Hauberg#8
表面の説明 Saint Michael at left, turned right toward forward facing king in Byzantine attire, both with hands on labarum. Legend begins at lower right.
表面の文字体系 Latin
表面の銘文 SVIIII
裏面の説明 Long voided cross with three-crescent tips, dividing legend. Crescents in quarters 2 and 3.
裏面の文字体系 Latin
裏面の銘文 * PVLFETOIIIIII
鋳造所
鋳造数 ND (1047-1075) - -
Numisquare ID 2625987930
追加情報

Historical Context: This 1 Penning, issued 1047-1075, hails from Sven Estridsen's (Sweyn II Estridsson) transformative reign, a pivotal Danish monarch. Sven consolidated royal authority, established centralized administration, and promoted the Christian Church, laying groundwork for Denmark's ecclesiastical independence. His reign marked stability after the Viking Age, and his coinage, including this Penning, served as a crucial tool for economic stability and royal assertion, reflecting the era's shift to a unified kingdom.

Artistry: The "Saint Michael" designation highlights a significant religious motif, reflecting Sven Estridsen's ecclesiastical policies. While the engraver remains anonymous, typical for the period, the design was executed by skilled die-cutters. The stylistic school is characteristic of early medieval Scandinavian art, blending native traditions with Anglo-Saxon and Byzantine iconography. The Archangel Michael, often shown combating a dragon or holding regalia, would have been rendered in a stylized, expressive manner.

Technical/Grading: Struck in silver, weighing 1.0 grams and 17 millimeters (Hauberg#8), this Penning exhibits technical qualities typical of 11th-century Danish minting. High-points for wear and strike clarity include Saint Michael's head and wings, any weapon or adversary, and details of legends or royal bust. Collectors should anticipate irregularities like off-center strikes, variable die wear, and crude flan preparation. A well-centered strike with clear rendition of the central motif and legible legends represents a premium example.

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