1 Søsling - Frederik I (lettering type 3; date over shield) 1524 front 1 Søsling - Frederik I (lettering type 3; date over shield) 1524 back
1 Søsling - Frederik I (lettering type 3; date over shield) 1524 photo
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1 Søsling - Frederik I lettering type 3; date over shield

1524 year
Silver 1.98 g 20.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Frederick I (Frederik I) (1523-1533)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1524
Value
1 Sosling (1⁄96)
Currency
Gulden (1513-1572)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.98 g
Diameter
20.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#301174
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Shield with Arms of Denmark within beaded circle. Legend outside with small crown at end. Last two digits of date above the shield with crescent moon and star (if present) at sides.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
MONE · NOVA · HAFNENS ° (crown)
_____
Z4

Lettering (regular font):
MONE · NOVA · HAFNENS ° (CROWN)
_____
Z4

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Søsling - Frederik I (lettering type 3; date over shield) 1524 from Denmark made of Silver weighing 1.98 g is that it features a unique combination of lettering types. The lettering type 3, which is used for the date, is placed over the shield on the coin's obverse, creating a distinctive design that sets it apart from other coins of the same era. This particular design element has made the coin a popular collector's item among numismatists.