1 Schilling - Eric XIV (Type 2; with shield) 1564 front 1 Schilling - Eric XIV (Type 2; with shield) 1564 back
1 Schilling - Eric XIV (Type 2; with shield) 1564 photo
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1 Schilling - Eric XIV Type 2; with shield

1564 year
Billon 0.98 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Reval (Swedish Estonia)
King
Eric XIV (1561-1568)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1564
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
References
Numista
N#139383
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three stacked lions in shield surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MO · NOVA · REVALI ·

Translation:
Moneta Nova Revaliensis
New coin of Reval

Edge

Plain

Comment

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.

1564:
1) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · REX / MO · NOVA · REVALI ·
2) ERIC · XIIII · D · G · RE / MO · NOVA · REVALI ·

Interesting fact

The 1 Schilling coin from the City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) minted in 1564 during the reign of Eric XIV is interesting because it features a unique shield design on the reverse side, which sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and era.