3 Penning - Christian I (Visby) ND (1450) front 3 Penning - Christian I (Visby) ND (1450) back
3 Penning - Christian I (Visby) ND (1450) photo
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3 Penning - Christian I Visby ND

1450 year
Silver 0.60 g -
Description
Issuer
Gotland (Sweden)
King
Christian I (1448-1481)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1450
Value
3 Penning = ¼ Skilling
Currency
Skilling (1448-1565)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.60 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#149989
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ram walking left while facing right with waving flag behind, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: WISBI · CENSCIS

Lettering (regular font): WISBI · CENSCIS

Translation: of Visby.

Edge

Plain

Comment

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.

No date (1450):
1) MONETA · SIVITATIS / WISBI · CENSCIS
2) MONETA · SIVITATI / WISBI · CENSCIS
3) MONETA · SIVITAT / WISBI · CENSCIS

Interesting fact

The 3 Penning coin from Gotland (Sweden) made of Silver weighing 0.60g, minted during the reign of Christian I (Visby) in 1450, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is considered a prized possession for those interested in numismatics, particularly for its historical significance and rarity.