1 Hvid - Hans

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1483-1513
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Hvid (⅓)
CurrencySkilling (1483-1523)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Brekke#9 , AAJT#9 , Galster UU#157 , Schive#XIV:26,
Obverse descriptionCrowned monogram of king Hans in a shield, surrounded by a beaded ring. Inscription around it, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringSAnTVS OLLAVVS
(Translation: Saint Olaf.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Norwegian lion holding a haldberd and facing left, on a long cross dividing legend. Surrounded by a beaded ring. Inscription around it, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringIOnS D`G`R` nOR WEI
(Translation: John, by Gods grace, King of Norway.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1483-1513)  - 1 ring on each side of `h` on obverse, `OLAVVS` -
ND (1483-1513)  - 1 ring on each side of `h` on obverse, `OELAVVS` -
ND (1483-1513)  - 4 dots on each side of `h` on obverse -
Catalog ID4436167880
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