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1 Schilling - Magnus Arensburg; four-sectioned shield
1564 year| Silver | 0.98 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek (Danish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Magnus (1560-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1564 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1560-1568) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO : NO : ARNSBVRG
Translation:
Moneta Nova Arensburg
New coin of Arensburg
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1) MAG : D : G : EPS : O : CV : RE : / MO : NO : ARNSBVRG
2) MAG : D : G : EPS : O : C : RE : / MO : NO : ARNSBVRG
3) MAG : D : G : EPS : O : C : R : / MO : NO : ARNSBVRG
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek was a Danish possession in what is now Estonia, and the coin was minted during the reign of King Frederick II of Denmark. This was a period of religious and political turmoil, with the Protestant Reformation sweeping across Europe and the Baltic region experiencing significant conflict. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring power of commerce and trade, with the 1 Schilling denomination being a widely used and trusted form of currency in the region.
