© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Ferding - Eric XIV Type 1; with crown
1561 year| Silver | 2.91 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Eric XIV (1561-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1561 |
| Value | 1 Ferding (¼) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield with cross and crown surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE · NOVA · REVALI · 61
Translation:
Moneta Nova Revaliensis
New coin of Reval
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1561:
1) ERIC · 14 · D · G · REX · SWECI / MONE · NO · REVALIE · 61 :
2) ERIC · 14 · D · G · REX · SWECI / MONE · NOVA · REVALI · 61 ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Eric XIV of Sweden, who was known for his extensive coinage reforms. The coin features a crown on the obverse side, indicating that it was minted during the early years of Eric XIV's reign, when he was still using the traditional crowned coat of arms. This coin is a rare example of the early currency used during the Swedish rule in Estonia, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
