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© Nationalmuseet i København (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Noble - John I
| Gold | 14.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | John I (Hans I) (1481-1513) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1496-1502 |
| Value | 1 Noble (80) |
| Currency | Penning (-1513) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 14.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#420401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: DEXTERA DNI EXALTA ME DEXTRA DNI FECIT VIRTV
Lettering (regular font): DEXTERA DNI EXALTA ME DEXTRA DNI FECIT VIRTV
Translation: The Lord's right hand is lifted high; the Lord's right hand has done mighty things
Comment
The reverse inscription is from Psalm 118.
Interesting fact
The Noble coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of John I (1496-1502), is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a ruler on one side and a coat of arms on the other. This design was a departure from the traditional medieval style of coins, which often featured religious symbols or abstract designs. The use of a portrait and coat of arms on the Noble coin was a sign of the growing influence of humanism and nationalism in Europe during the Renaissance period.
