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1 Öre - Christina Trial strike
1648 year| Gold | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Christina (1632-1654) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1648 |
| Value | 1 Öre (⅛) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three stacked lions in crowned shield separating value and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON · NOVA · CIVITAT · REVAL
1 - OR
Translation:
Moneta Nova Civitatis Revaliensis
New coin of the city of Reval
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Öre - Christina (Trial strike) 1648 from City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) made of Gold is that it is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples existing today. It is considered a trial strike, meaning that it was struck multiple times to test the die and ensure that the design was properly transferred to the coin. This process often resulted in slightly different variations of the coin, making each trial strike unique. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and durable metal, has helped preserve the coin's condition over time, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
