© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Søsling - Hans Bergen ND
| Silver | 1.57 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | John (Hans) (1483-1513) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1513 |
| Value | 1 Søsling = ½ Skilling |
| Currency | Skilling (1483-1523) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.57 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#110308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Oldenburg's coat of arm (Shield in the centre, in the middle of a cross with two horizontal double lines in the shield). Around it a smaller beaded ring, and beaded ring on the edge. Inscription between rings.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONET NOVA BERGENS
Lettering (regular font): MONET NOVA BERGENS
Translation: New coin of bergen
Interesting fact
The 1 Søsling coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Hans (Bergen) ND (1483-1513), features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted in Bergen. This small cross has become a distinctive feature of coins minted in Bergen during this period and is a notable aspect of the coin's history.
