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1 Ferding - Eric XIV Type 2; wavy shield
| Silver | 2.47 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Eric XIV (1561-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1565-1567 (1563-1567) |
| Value | 1 Ferding (¼) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.47 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#137911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Three stacked lions in wavy shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · REVALIE · 66 ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Revaliensis
New coin of Reval
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX · SWEC / MONETA · NOVA · REVALI ·
2) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX · SWE · / MONE · NOVA · REVALI ·
1565:
1) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX · SW · / MO · NOVA · REVALIE · 65 ·
2) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX · S / MO · NOVA · REVALIE · 65 ·
1566:
1) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX · SWECO / MONETA · NOVA · REVAL · 66
2) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX · SWEC / MO · NOVA ·REVALIE · 66
3) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX · SWE / MOONETA · NOV · REVALI · 66 ·
4) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX · SW / MONETA · NOVA · REVALI · 66
5) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX · SVEC / MONETA · NOVA · REVA · 66
1567:
1) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX · SWEC / MONE · NOVA · REVALI · 67 ·
2) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX · SWE / MONETA · NOVA · REVALIE · 67 ·
3) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX · SWE / MONE · NOVA · REVAL · 67 ·
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 policies, and his efforts to strengthen the Swedish monarchy. The coin's design, featuring a wavy shield, was a common motif during this time period and was used to symbolize the king's power and authority. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of Sweden during the 16th century.
