Silver penninger of Harald Hardrade and/or son, Norway, 1065 - 1080. 1948.79.194

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1948.79.194

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): .683
    • Diameter (in mm): 18

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 1065 - 1080
  • Denomination: penninger
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: various runic symbols/legend
    • Type: a fantastic, stylized bust of king facing left w/ "porcupine- like" mane of hair (or helmet)| has cross scepter and striped torso

  • Reverse

    • Legend: various runic symbols/legend
    • Type: double linear cross

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1948.79.194
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • blundered inscription of possible runic origin
  • purchased June 1948

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States