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1 Ferding - Magnus Arensburg
| Silver | 2.71 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek (Danish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Magnus (1560-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1564-1565 |
| Value | 1 Ferding = 9 Schillings |
| Currency | Schilling (1560-1568) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.71 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO · N · ARENSBORCH · 65 ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Arensburg
New coin of Arensburg
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date (1564):
1) MAG · D · G · EPS · OSI · C · V · ET · RE / MONETA · NOVA · ARNSBOR ·
2) MAG · D · G · EP · OSI · C · V · ET · RE / MONETA · NOVA · ARENSB ·
1564 (date on obverse):
1) MAG : D : G : EPS : O : C : R : H : N : 64 : / MO : NO : ARNSBVRGENS
1564 (date on reverse):
1) MAG · D · G · EP · OSI · C · V · ET · RE / MO · NO · ARENSBORCH · 64 ·
2) MA · D · G · EP · OSI · C · E · RE / MO · N · ARENSBORCH · 64 ·
3) MA · D · G · EP · OSI · C · E · RE / M · N · ARENSBORCH · 64 ·
4) MA · D · G · EP · OSI · C · E · ER / MO · N · ARENSBORCH · 64 ·
1565:
1) MA · D · G · EP · OSI · C · E · RE / MO · N · ARENSBORCH · 65 ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek was a Danish possession in what is now Estonia, and the coin was minted during the reign of King Frederick II of Denmark. This was a period of religious and political turmoil, with the Protestant Reformation sweeping across Europe and the Baltic region experiencing significant conflict. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring power of commerce and trade, with the 1 Ferding coin serving as a vital tool for everyday transactions.