1 Schilling - Johan III (Type 1; with circle) 1570 (1568-1592) front 1 Schilling - Johan III (Type 1; with circle) 1570 (1568-1592) back
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1 Schilling - Johan III Type 1; with circle

1570 (1568-1592) years
Billon 0.78 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Reval (Swedish Estonia)
King
John III (Johan III) (1568-1592)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1570 (1568-1592)
Value
1 Schilling (1⁄48)
Currency
Mark (1561-1710)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.78 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#38168
Rarity index
57%

Reverse

Three stacked lions surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MO · NOVA · REVA ·

Translation:
Moneta Nova Revaliensis
New coin of Reval

Edge

Plain

Comment

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.

No date:
1) IOHAN · III · D · G · REX · / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
2) IOHAN · III · D · G · REX · / MO · NOVA · REVA ·
3) IOHAN · III · D · G · RE · / MO · NOVA · REVA ·
4) IOHAN · III · D · G · R · / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
5) IOHAN · III · D · G · R · / MO · NOVA · REVA ·
6) IOHAN · 3 · D · G · REX · S / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
7) IOHAN · 3 · D · G · REX · / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
8) IOHAN · 3 · D · G · REX · / MO · NOVA · REVA ·

1570 (date on obverse):
1) IOHAN · 3 · D · G · REX · / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·
2) IOHAN · 3 · D · G · RE · / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·

1570 (date on obverse and reverse):
1) IOHAN · 3 · D · G · REX / MO · NOVA · REVAL ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Johan III, who was the King of Sweden from 1568 to 1592. The coin features a circle on one side, which was a unique design element for coins during that time period. Additionally, the coin was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper, and weighed 0.78 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, providing a glimpse into the economic and political climate of Swedish Estonia during the 16th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1568-1592)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Schilling - Johan III (Type 1; with circle) 1570 (1568-1592) coin.