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1 Hvid - Hans Visby ND
1490 year| Silver | 0.80 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| King | John I (Hans I) (1481-1513) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1490 |
| Value | 1 Hvid = ⅓ Skilling |
| Currency | Skilling (1448-1565) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.80 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#149771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross on shield that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: HON - ETA - WIS - BVE
Lettering (regular font): HON - ETA - WIS - BVE
Unabridged legend: Moneta Wisbycensis.
Translation: Coinage of Visby.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Hvid - Hans (Visby) ND (1490) coin from Gotland (Sweden) made of Silver weighing 0.80 g is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was issued during the reign of King Hans (1481-1513) and features an image of the king on one side and the Gotland coat of arms on the other. The coin's design and minting process were influenced by the Hanseatic League, a powerful trading confederation that dominated trade in the Baltic Sea region during the Middle Ages. Today, this coin is considered a prized collector's item and a symbol of Gotland's rich history and cultural heritage.
