© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
4 Pfennigs - Sigismund
1597 year| Billon | 0.90 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund (1592-1599) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1597 |
| Value | 4 Pfennigs (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Mark (1561-1710) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.90 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#139818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Three stacked lions in crowned shield separating the value and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · CIVI · REVAL ·
4 - P
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Civitatis Revaliensis
Translation: New coin of the city of Reval
Edge
Plain
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Pfennigs - Sigismund 1597 coin from the City of Reval (Swedish Estonia) is that it was made of Billon, a type of alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period. Billon is a mixture of silver and other metals, such as copper, tin, or lead, and it was valued for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. The use of Billon in the production of coins like the 4 Pfennigs - Sigismund 1597 coin allowed for the creation of currency that was both practical and aesthetically pleasing, and it remains a unique and interesting aspect of this coin's history.
