© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ferding - Eric XIV Type 2; smooth shield
| Silver | 2.82 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Eric XIV (1561-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1567-1568 |
| Value | 1 Ferding (¼) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.82 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three stacked lions in smooth shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · REVAL · 1567 ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Revaliensis
New coin of Reval
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1567:
1) ERICVS · 14 · D · G · REX · SVECIE / MONETA · NOVA · REVAL · 1567
1568 (last two digits of the date):
1) ERICVS · 14 · D · G · REX · SVECI · / MONETA · NOVA · REVALI · 68
2) ERICVS · 14 · D · G · REX · SVECI · / MONETA · NOVA · REVAL · 68
3) ERICVS · 14 · D · G · REX · SVEC / MONETA · NOVA · REVALI · 68
4) ERICVS · 14 · D · G · REX · SVEC / MONETA · NOVA · REVAL · 68
1568 (full date):
1) ERICVS · 14 · D · G · REX · SVECIE / MONETA · NOVA · REVALI · 1568
2) ERICVS · 14 · D · G · REX · SVECIE / MONETA · NOVA · REVAL · 1568
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 ambitious economic and military reforms, and his efforts to strengthen the Swedish monarchy. The coin's design, featuring a smooth shield on the reverse, was a departure from the more intricate designs of previous coins, and was likely intended to simplify production and reduce counterfeiting. Despite its relatively small denomination, the 1 Ferding coin was an important part of the Swedish monetary system during this period, and its mintage in the city of Reval (now Tallinn, Estonia) reflects the city's strategic importance as a major trading hub in the Baltic region.
