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1 Schilling - Magnus Hapsal; lined shield
| Silver | 0.99 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek (Danish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Magnus (1560-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1563 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1560-1568) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.99 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139535 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO · NO · HAPSAL ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Hapsal
New coin of Hapsal
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) MAG · D · G · EPS · O · C · R · / MO · NO · HAPSAL ·
2) MO · NO · HAPSALIE · / MO · NO · HAPSAL ·
1562 (date on obverse):
1) MAG · D · G · E · O · C · R · 6Z · / MO · NO · HAPSAL ·
1562 (date on obverse and reverse):
1) MAG · D · G · E · O · C · R · 6Z · / MO · NO · HAPSEL · 6Z ·
1563:
1) MAG · D · G · EP · OS · C · R · / MO · NO · HAPSAL · 63 ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Schilling - Magnus (Hapsal; lined shield) coin from the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek (Danish Estonia) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Bishopric was part of the Danish kingdom, but it was constantly threatened by the neighboring Livonian Confederation and the Russian Empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Bishopric continued to be minted, and the 1 Schilling coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of Ösel-Wiek during this time.