1 Hvid - Hans Visby

Issuer Gotland
Year 1490
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Hvid = ⅓ Skilling
Currency Skilling (1448-1565)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.80 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hauberg#102
Obverse description Crowned monogram of Hans with ram below and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering IOHES · D · G · R · DACE H
(Translation: Hans, with God`s grace, King of Denmark.)
Reverse description Cross on shield that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering HON - ETA - WIS - BVE
(Translation: Coinage of Visby.)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1490) - Only 5 examples known -
Numisquare ID 6160947150
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