1/2 Penning - Eirik Magnusson

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1285-1290
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penning
CurrencyPenning (995-1387)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.87 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Brekke#29.2
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Norway with a rampant lion holding an axe and facing left, surrounded by a beaded ring. Inscription around the beaded ring, which is surrounded by another beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringERIK MAGN REX NORVEG
(Translation: Erik Magnusson, king of Norway)
Reverse descriptionBig lilly-cross in the centre with lilies on each quarter part of the cross, surrounded by a beaded ring. Inscription around the beaded ring, which is surrounded by another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCRVX SCA IhV XPI
(Translation: Holy cross of Jesus Christ)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1285-1290)  - -
Catalog ID5053040820
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