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1 Schilling - Eric XIV Type 1; without crown
| Billon | 0.98 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Eric XIV (1561-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1565 |
| 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#137975 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Cross 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.1561 (date only in reverse legend):
1) ERIC · 14 · D · G · REX · SW · / MO · NO · REVALI · 61 ·
1561 (date on obverse and in reverse legend):
1) ERIC · D · G · REX · SW / MO · NO · REVALI · 61 ·
2) ERI · 14 · D · G · REX · SWE / MO · NO · REVALI · 61 ·
1561 (date only on obverse):
1) ERIC · 14 · D · G · REX · S / MONE · NOVA · REV ·
2) ERIC · 14 · D · G · R · SWE · / MONE · NOVA · REV ·
3) ERIC · D · G · REX · SW · / MONE · NOVA · REVA ·
4) ERIC · D · G · REX · SW · / MONE · NOVA · REV ·
1562:
1) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · R · S / MO · NOVA · REVALI :
2) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · R · S / MO · NOVA · REVAL :
3) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · R · S / MO · NO · REVALIE ·
4) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · R · / MO · NOVA · REVALI ·
5) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · R · / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
No date (1563):
1) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · RE · S · / MONE · NOVA · REV ·
2) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · R · S · / MONE · NOVA · REV ·
3) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · R · S / MO · NOVA · REVAL :
4) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · RE · / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
5) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · R / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
6) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · R / MO · NOVA · REVA ·
1564:
1) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · RE / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
2) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX / MO · NOVA · REVALI ·
1565:
1) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX · / MO · NOVA · REVA ·
Interesting fact
The 1 Schilling coin from the City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) during the reign of Eric XIV (1561-1565) is interesting because it was made of Billon, a metal alloy that was commonly used in coinage during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, usually copper, and was used to create coins that were lighter in weight and had a lower silver content than pure silver coins. This made it easier for people to use the coins in everyday transactions, as they were more affordable and easier to handle than larger, heavier coins. The fact that this coin was made of Billon shows that it was intended for widespread use and circulation, and it provides a glimpse into the economic and monetary systems of the time.
