2 Noble - John I 1502 front 2 Noble - John I 1502 back
2 Noble - John I 1502 photo
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2 Noble - John I

1502 year
Gold 27.9 g -
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
John I (Hans I) (1481-1513)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1502
Value
2 Nobles (160)
Currency
Penning (-1513)
Composition
Gold
Weight
27.9 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#428886
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: DEXTRA DnI EXALTA ME DEXTRA DnI FECIT VIRTV

Lettering (regular font): DEXTRA DNI EXALTA ME DEXTRA DNI FECIT VIRTV

Interesting fact

The 2 Noble coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of John I in 1502, is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the world. It is estimated that only around 10-15 of these coins still exist today, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.