Penning, Danmark, Ribe, circa 850

This coin is what is known as a Nordic coin, minted in the mid-9th century in the Jutlandic trading centre of Ribe. The obverse (front) shows half of a deer facing backwards, and the reverse (back) shows worms and snakes. The coin has been fitted with a loop at some point and used as a pendant. The coin pendant was then clipped to restore its economic function so that it could be part of a weight-based payment.

Image rights: Helena Bonnevier, Ekonomiska museet - Kungliga myntkabinettet/SHM (CC BY 4.0)

Object number: 300070_KMK

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