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2 Mark - Eric XIV
| Silver | 22.91 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Eric XIV (1561-1568) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1562 |
| Value | 2 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 22.91 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#138517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross in shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA : NOVA : REVALENSIS : 6Z
Translation:
Moneta Nova Revaliensis
New coin of Reval
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.
1561 (last two digits of the date):
1) ERICVS : XIIII : D : G : SVE : GOT : VA : REX : / MONETA : NOVA : REVALENSIS : 61
1562:
1) ERICVS : XIIII : D : G : SVE : GOT : V : RE : / MONETA : NOVA : REVALENSIS : 6Z
2) ERICVS : XIIII : D : G : REX : SVECIE : / MONETA : NOVA : REVALENSIS : 6Z
Interesting fact
The 2 Mark coin from the City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) made of Silver weighing 22.91 g during the reign of Eric XIV (1561-1562) is interesting because it was issued during a time of great change in the region. The City of Reval was part of the Swedish Empire at the time, and the coin reflects the influence of Swedish culture and trade in the region. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous copper coins that were commonly used in the region, indicating a shift towards more valuable and durable currency.
