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1 Hvid - Christian III Copenhagen ND
1554 year| Silver | 0.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| King | Christian III (1534-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1554 |
| Value | 1 Hvid = ⅓ Skilling |
| Currency | Skilling (1448-1565) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.63 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#149765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ram walking left while facing right with waving flag behind, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE · INSVLÆ · GOTL
Unabridged legend: Moneta Insulae Gotlandiae.
Translation: Coinage of the island of Gotland.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date (1554):
1) CHRISTIA · D · G · DAN · REX / MONE · INSVLÆ · GOTLA
2) CHRISTIA · D · G · DAN · REX / MONE · INSVLÆ · GOTL
Interesting fact
The 1 Hvid coin from Gotland (Sweden) made of Silver weighing 0.63 g, minted during the reign of Christian III (Copenhagen) in 1554, features an unusual design on its obverse side. Instead of the typical portrait of the king, it bears an image of a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Denmark and Norway. This unique design was used only for a brief period during Christian III's reign, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
