© Podlaski Gabinet Numizmatyczny Marek Melcer
© Podlaski Gabinet Numizmatyczny Marek Melcer
1 Schilling - Eric XIV Type 1; with crown
| Billon | 0.98 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Eric XIV (1561-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1562 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross and crown in shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Revaliensis
New coin of Reval
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date (1561):
1) ERIC · D · G ·REX · SW / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
1561:
1) ERIC · D · G · REX · SW / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
2) ERI · 14 · D · G · R · SWE · / MO · NOVA · REVALI :
3) ERI · 14 · D · G · R · SWE · / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
1562:
1) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · R · S / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
Interesting fact
The 1 Schilling coin from the City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) minted between 1561-1562 during the reign of Eric XIV is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. This was a common practice during that time period, as pure silver was too expensive to use for everyday coinage. Instead, the Billon alloy was used to create coins that still had some silver content but were more affordable to produce and circulate. This coin, in particular, weighs 0.98 grams and features a crown on one side, indicating its value and authenticity. Despite its relatively small size and weight, this coin holds significant historical value and is a treasured collector's item for numismatists today.
