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1 Ferding - Johan III Wavy shield
1568 (1568-1592) years| Silver | 2.82 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1568 (1568-1592) |
| Value | 1 Ferding (¼) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.82 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three stacked lions in wavy shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · REVALIE ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Revaliensis
New coin of Reval
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) IOHAN · 3 · D · G · REX · SVEC / MONETA · NOVA · REVALIE ·
2) IOHAN · 3 · D · G · REX · SVE / MONETA · NOVA · REVALIE ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique wavy shield design on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during the reign of Johan III of Sweden.
