© Sulfur
© Sulfur
1 Hvid - Christian II Visby; short flag ND
1520 year| Silver | 0.78 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| King | Christian II (1513-1523) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1520 |
| Value | 1 Hvid = ⅓ Skilling |
| Currency | Skilling (1448-1565) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#149769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ram walking left while facing right with short waving flag behind, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: AGNE · DEI · HISERERE · HEI
Lettering (regular font): AGNE · DEI · HISERERE · HEI
Unabridged legend: Agnus Dei Hiserere Mei.
Translation: Lamb of God, have mercy on me.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date (1520):
1) HONETA · WIS · BEENSIS / AGNE · DEI · HISERERE · HEI
2) HONETA · WISBVENSIS / AGNE · DEI · HISERERE · HEI
Interesting fact
The coin , the 1 Hvid - Christian II (Visby; short flag) ND (1520) from Gotland (Sweden) made of Silver weighing 0.78 g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is considered a "short flag" variety, which refers to the fact that the flag on the coin is shorter than the ones on other coins of the same series. This variety is particularly sought after by collectors, which can drive up the price of the coin. In fact, some examples of this coin in good condition have been known to sell for thousands of dollars at auction.
