1 Hvid - Christian I Visby; ram walking right ND
| Silver | 0.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| King | Christian I (1448-1481) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1455-1481 |
| Value | 1 Hvid = ⅓ Skilling |
| Currency | Skilling (1448-1565) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.77 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#149991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ram walking right while facing left with waving flag behind, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: WISBVCENCIS
Lettering (regular font): WISBVCENCIS
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) MONEA · NOAIS / WISBCENCEN
2) MONTA · NOAIS / MONEA · HOAVIS
3) NONETA · NOAVISBI / WISBV · CENNIS
4) WIBVCENCIS / MONEA · NOAVIS
5) WISBV · NENCIS / NONEA · NOAVIS
6) WISBV · NENCS / WISBVCENCIS
7) WIS · WISBVNENCIS / WISBVCENCIS
8) WI · BV · NENCIS / HONEA · HOAVIS
A drawing of the coin:
© Sulfur
Interesting fact
The coin , the 1 Hvid - Christian I (Visby; ram walking right) ND (1455-1481) from Gotland (Sweden) made of Silver weighing 0.77 g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is considered a "rare bird" in numismatic circles, as it is one of the few coins from the medieval period that features a ram on its design. The ram is a symbol of strength and courage, and its inclusion on the coin may have been meant to convey the power and authority of the king. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Gotland, a region in Sweden, adds to its uniqueness and historical significance.
