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1 Penning - Niels Stigsen

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Issuer Bishopric of Roskilde (Denmark)
Bishop Niels Stigsen (1225-1249)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1234
Value 1 Penning
Currency Penning
Composition Silver
Weight 1.00 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
186089
References Frey New# 1
Albert Romer Frey; 1914. The Dated European Coinage Prior to 1501. Self-published, New York City, New York, United States.

Obverse

Crown surrounded by legend.

Lettering: ANNO : DOMINI +

Translation: In the year of our Lord

Reverse

Miter (bishop's hat) surrounded by legend.

Lettering: M : CC : XXX : IIII : +

Translation: 1234

Edge

Plain

Comments

This is the oldest known coin type with a Gregorian date.

Seven examples are known, with only one in private hands.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1234  Only 7 examples known

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