1/4 Penning - Eirik Magnusson

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1280-1285
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Penning
CurrencyPenning (995-1387)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.33 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Brekke#28.5
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
(Translation: King Erik.)
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 letteringCRUX CRISTI
(Translation: Cross of Christ.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1280-1285)  - With rosettes on reverse -
ND (1280-1285)  - Without rosettes on reverse -
Catalog ID5912990270
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