1 Penning - Olav Tryggvason

Issuer Norway
Year 995-1000
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Penning
Currency Penning (995-1387)
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Skaare#1
Obverse description Bust of the king facing left and holding a sceptre inside a ring. A beaded ring on the rim and the inscription between the two rings.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ONLAF REX NOR
(Translation: Olav, King of Norway)
Reverse description Double cross in the centre, with the letters C R V X in each quarter part of the cross, starting from the top-left quarter. Surrounded by a ring. A beaded ring on the rim and the inscription between the two rings.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering C R V X GODPINE MO NO
(Translation: Norwegian Money, Godwine)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (995-1000) - -
Numisquare ID 4733579800
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