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1 Schilling - Johan III Type
1570 (1568-1596) years| Billon | 1.01 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | John III (Johan III) (1568-1592) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1570 (1568-1596) |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.01 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Three stacked lions surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE · NOVA · REVAL ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Revaliensis
New coin of Reval
Edge
Plain
Comment
The examples with a date have the date separated by the stacked lions.The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
No date:
1) IOHAN · 3 · D · G · REX · SV / MONE · NOVA · REVAL ·
2) IOHAN · 3 · D · G · REX · SV / MONE · NOVA · REVA ·
3) IOHAN · 3 · D · G · REX · SV · / MON · NOVA · REVAL ·
4) IOHAN · 3 · D · G · REX / MO · NOVA · REVA ·
1570 (date on obverse):
1) IOHAN · 3 · D · G · REX · SV / MONE · NOVA · REVALA ·
Interesting fact
The 1 Schilling - Johan III (Type 2) 1570 coin from the City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) is notable for its unique design. The obverse side features a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Sweden, while the reverse side depicts a crowned head of Johan III, the King of Sweden from 1568 to 1596. This design was used for coins minted in the Swedish territories in Estonia during Johan III's reign, and it symbolizes the connection between Sweden and its territories in the Baltic region.
