1 Schilling - Magnus (Hapsal; four-sectioned shield) 1564 front 1 Schilling - Magnus (Hapsal; four-sectioned shield) 1564 back
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1 Schilling - Magnus Hapsal; four-sectioned shield

1564 year
Silver 0.96 g 19 mm
Description
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
0.96 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#139563
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eagle surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MO · NO · HAPSAL

Translation:
Moneta Nova Hapsal
New coin of Hapsal

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling - Magnus (Hapsal; four-sectioned shield) 1564 coin from the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek (Danish Estonia) is that it features a unique four-sectioned shield on its reverse side, which is unlike other coins from the same era and region. This distinctive design element has made it a popular collector's item among numismatists.