1 Schilling - Eric XIV Type 2, without shield

発行体 Reval, City of
年号 1564-1568
種類 Standard circulation coin
額面 1 Schilling (1⁄48)
通貨 Mark (1561-1710)
材質 Billon
重量 0.98 g
直径 18 mm
厚さ 0.5 mm
形状 Round (irregular)
製造技法
向き Variable alignment ↺
彫刻師
流通終了年
参考文献 Ahlström#32, Haljak II#1180, Fed#200
表面の説明 Crowned monogram of Eric XIV separating date and surrounded by legend.
表面の文字体系 Latin
表面の銘文 ERIC · XIIII · D · G · RE 6 E 5
(Translation: Eric XIV Dei Gratia Rex (Sveciae) Eric XIV, with God`s grace, King (of Sweden))
裏面の説明 Three stacked lions surrounded by legend.
裏面の文字体系 Latin
裏面の銘文 MO · NOVA · REVA ·
(Translation: Moneta Nova Revaliensis New coin of Reval)
Smooth.
鋳造所
鋳造数 1564 - (15)64 -
ND (1564-1568) - -
1565 - (15)65 -
1566 - (15)66 -
1567 - (15)67 -
1568 - (15)68 -
Numisquare ID 7650061620
追加情報

Historical Context: The 1 Schilling of Reval, issued 1564-1568, marks a critical juncture in Livonian history. Reval (modern Tallinn), a vital Hanseatic city, came under Swedish protection in 1561 during the Livonian War. Struck under Eric XIV, King of Sweden (1560-1568), this coinage signifies Swedish suzerainty while acknowledging Reval's minting rights. The "Type 2, without shield" designation indicates a specific design iteration reflecting evolving iconography or minting practices amidst significant Baltic political transition.

Artistry: The artistry of this Reval Schilling, though unattributed, adheres to the late Renaissance stylistic school prevalent in Northern European and Hanseatic mints. Its billon composition and 18mm diameter necessitated a compact, robust design. Such coins typically feature the monarch's monogram or initial on the obverse, often with the city's emblem or a cross on the reverse, alongside denomination and date. The "without shield" descriptor suggests a simplified obverse, likely emphasizing Eric XIV's royal cypher directly.

Technical/Grading: Technically, the 1 Schilling's billon composition (0.98 gg, 18mm) often results in characteristic strike qualities. High-points include central devices like the royal monogram or civic emblem, and outer legends. Due to billon alloys and hurried minting, full, even strikes are uncommon. Weakness is frequently observed in legends, especially towards the rim, and planchet imperfections like laminations or irregular shapes are common. Centering also varies, making examples with complete, well-defined legends highly desirable.

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