© Asociaţia Culturală "Memoria Sucevei", Bogdan Costin, Alexandru Pînzar (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)
© Asociaţia Culturală "Memoria Sucevei", Bogdan Costin, Alexandru Pînzar (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0)
Shilling - Mihail Radu 1st series
1658 year| Bronze | - | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia) |
|---|---|
| Voivode | Mihnea III (1658-1659) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1658 |
| Value | 1 Shilling |
| Currency | Ducat (1364-1714) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#224903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + SI DEVS NOBISCVM · QVIS CON · NO
Translation:
Unabridged Latin: Si Deus Nobiscum, qvis contra nos (Saint Paul's letter to the Romans, VIII, 31).
If God is with us, who would oppose us?
Interesting fact
The Mihail Radu (1st series) Shilling coin from Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia) made of Bronze, issued in 1658, features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is not typically found on coins from this region and time period. This cross is believed to have been added as a symbol of the Christian faith, which was prevalent in the region during that time. This coin is a rare example of a coin that combines both religious and secular elements in its design, making it a valuable and interesting piece for collectors and historians.
