1 Hvid - Frederik II Bergen

€444,509.00
IssuerNorway
Year1575-1578
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Hvid (1⁄144)
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.47 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hede#1C , Brekke#3-5 , AAJT#3-5
Obverse descriptionCrowned letter F with a letter and part of date on each side. It is surrounded by a beaded ring with another beaded ring on the rim. Inscription between the two rings.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering7 7 F F Z + FREDERICV DG REX DN
(Translation: Frederik, by Gods grace, King of Denmark.)
Reverse descriptionNorwegian lion holding an axe and facing left in a crowned shield. It is surrounded by a beaded ring with another beaded ring on the rim. Inscription between the two rings.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONET NOVA BERGEN
(Translation: New money of Bergen.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1575  - Unique -
1577  - -
1578  - 2 known -
Catalog ID6737701970
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