© The Coinage Of Sweden 1977
© The Coinage Of Sweden 1977
4 Penningar - Sigismund of Poland
1594 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund (1592-1599) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1594 |
| Value | 4 Penningar (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Daler (1534-1593) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#156086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Sweden divides value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · REG · SVE ·
4 P
Translation:
New coinage of the Kingdom of Sweden
4 penningar
Interesting fact
The 4 Penningar coin from Sweden, featuring Sigismund of Poland, was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to use a new technology called "milled" edges. This technology created a distinctive rim around the edge of the coin, which helped to prevent counterfeiting and made the coin easier to stack and handle. This innovation was a significant improvement over earlier coins, which had smooth edges that were prone to wear and tear.
