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Coin (penning)

Norwegian silver coin minted 1065-1080 for King Olav Kyrre (1018-1035). A hole was bored through the coin for hanging. The triangular shape of the hole suggests that it was made with the point of a knife. Part of a hoard find, Unna Saiva, Gällivare Parish, Lappland.

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Object number: 3004387

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