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© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Sølvgylden - Christian III Gimsøydaler
1546 year| Silver (.906) | 29.32 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian III (1534-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1546 |
| Value | 1 Silver Gulden |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.906) |
| Weight | 29.32 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#119998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Stylised crowned Norwegian lion holding a haldberd and facing left. Surrounded by a leaf circle and inscription after that. Beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VANDALORVM·GOTORVMQVE·REX·1546:
Translation: King of the Wends and the Goths.
Comment
There exist galvanised 19th century copys of the original coin. All of the galvinised examples are made from the same original coins which has been in several notable collections since. These copies were made in order to fill holes in many collections, as even during the 19th century this coins was hard to acquire.This coin is referred to as "Gimsøydaler" from its minting place, at the Gimsøy nunnery in Skien and is one of the most sought after coins for Norwegian collectors.
Interesting fact
The 1 Sølvgylden - Christian III (Gimsøydaler) 1546 coin from Norway was used as a means of payment for the common people, and its design was meant to be easily recognizable and distinguishable from other coins in circulation.
