© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
© Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo, Norway (CC BY 4.0)
1 Skilling - Christian III
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian III (1534-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1533-1537 |
| Value | 1 Skilling (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#121758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned monograme of Christian in a shield and in a beaded ring. It is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE NOVA BERGENSIS
Translation: New money of Bergen
Interesting fact
The 1 Skilling coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian III (1533-1537), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin, indicating that it was widely used in everyday transactions and played a significant role in the economy of Norway during that period.
