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1 Søsling - Christian III Copenhagen
1554 year| Silver | 0.95 g | - |
| Issuer | Gotland (Sweden) |
|---|---|
| King | Christian III (1534-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1554 |
| Value | 1 Søsling = ½ Skilling |
| Currency | Skilling (1448-1565) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.95 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#110800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ram walking left while facing right with waving flag behind, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE · NO · INSVLÆ · GOTLA
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Insulae Gotlandiae.
Translation: New coinage of the island of Gotland.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1554:
1) CHRISTIANVS · D · G · DANOR · REX / MONE · NO · INSVLÆ · GOTLAN
2) CHRISTIANVS · D · G · DANOR · REX / MONE · NO · INSVLÆ · GOTLA
Interesting fact
The 1 Søsling coin from Christian III's reign (1534-1559) was used as a means of payment in the Danish kingdom, which included Denmark, Norway, and Sweden at the time. It was made of silver and weighed 0.95 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely accepted and used for everyday transactions, and it remains a valuable collector's item today.
