© 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 2nd series
1658 year| Bronze | 1.26 g | 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 |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#224871 |
|---|---|
| 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 (2nd series) Shilling coin from Wallachia (Moldavia and Wallachia) was minted during a time of great historical significance. The year 1658 marked the beginning of the reign of Mihail Radu, who was the Prince of Wallachia from 1658 to 1660. This coin was likely minted to commemorate his ascension to the throne and to promote his image as a powerful and influential leader. The fact that it was made of bronze, a durable and widely available metal, suggests that it was intended for widespread circulation and use in everyday transactions.
