Raunijaz (=Tester)

The information sign at the Historical Museum in Oslo says that "The earliest known runic inscription from Norway is on an iron spear-head found in a man’s grave from A.D. 175–200. The word raunijaR on the spear-blade means ‘tester’, probably the name of the weapon. The spear was to ‘test’ or ‘try’ the opponent."

It's very hard to see the runes with your own eyes, but above you can see a sketch of the inscription.

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