Coin, 1 penny

Description

Silver penny of Olav Kyrre, Norway, c. 1080

Museum reference

H.C9631

Collection

Coins, Medals and Tokens

Object name

Coin, 1 penny

Production information

Norway, Northern Europe

Date

c. 1080

Materials

Silver

Collection place(s)

Brough of Birsay, Orkney, Scotland, Northern Europe

Associations

Olav Kyrre of Norway
Norway, Northern Europe

References

Dolley, M., A Viking-Age Coin of Norway Discovered in Shetland, PSAS 100 (1967-8), 193-5, pl 23b

Maldonado, A. 2021. Crucible of Nations: Scotland from Viking Age to Medieval Kingdom. Edinburgh: National Museums Scotland.

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