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1 Schilling - Magnus Arensburg; lined shield
| Silver | 0.87 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek (Danish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Magnus (1560-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1567-1568 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1560-1568) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.87 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO · NOVA · ARENSB ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Arensburg
New coin of Arensburg
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) MAG · D · G · EPS · O · C · R · / M · N · ARENBVRGV ·
2) MA · D · G · E · OSI · C · E · RE · / M · N · ARENSBORCH ·
3) MA · D · G · E · OSI · C · E · RE · / M · N · ARENSBORC
1567:
1) M · D : G · E · O : C · E · REVE · 67 / MO · NOVA · ARENSB ·
2) M · D : G · E · O : C · E · REVE · 67 / M · N · ARENSBORC ·
1568:
1) M · D : G · E · O : C · E · REVE · 68 / M · NO · ARENSBORC ·
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 political and economic changes. 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 highly valued unit of currency in its time.
