© Sulfur
© Sulfur
1 Hvid - Søren Norby Visby ND
| Silver | 0.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| Governor | Søren Norby (1517-1525) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1522-1523 |
| Value | 1 Hvid = ⅓ Skilling |
| Currency | Skilling (1448-1565) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.73 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#149768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ram walking left while facing right with 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.
Engraver: Søren Norby
Edge
Plain
Comment
While Søren Norby was not a king, he was the one who struck the coin, and he struck it in his own name.The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
No date:
1) SEVERIN · NORBI / AGNE · DEI · HISERERE · HEI
2) SEVERIN · NORBI / AGNE · DEI · HISERERE · MEI
3) SEVERIN · NORBI / AGNE · DEI · MISERERE · HEI
Interesting fact
The 1 Hvid coin from Gotland (Sweden) made of Silver weighing 0.73 g, minted during the reign of Søren Norby (Visby) ND (1522-1523), is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It is considered a prized possession for anyone interested in numismatics, especially those focused on Swedish history and coinage.
