© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Penning - Eric XIV
1562 year| Billon | 0.37 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Eric XIV (1561-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1562 |
| Value | 1 Pfenning (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.37 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross in shield with no legend.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penning - Eric XIV 1562 coin from the City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in coinage during the 16th century. Billon is a mixture of silver and copper, and it was used to create coins that were more durable and less prone to wear and tear than coins made of pure silver. The use of Billon in coinage was a common practice in many European countries during this time period, and it allowed for the production of coins that were both practical and aesthetically pleasing.