1 Schilling - Johan III Type 1, without circle

Đơn vị phát hành Reval, City of
Năm 1568-1592
Loại Standard circulation coin
Mệnh giá 1 Schilling (1⁄48)
Tiền tệ Mark (1561-1710)
Chất liệu Billon
Trọng lượng 0.81 g
Đường kính 18 mm
Độ dày
Hình dạng Round (irregular)
Kỹ thuật
Hướng Variable alignment ↺
Nghệ nhân khắc
Lưu hành đến
Tài liệu tham khảo Ahlström#45, Haljak II#1226, Fed#219
Mô tả mặt trước Crowned monogram of Johan III surrounded by legend.
Chữ viết mặt trước Latin
Chữ khắc mặt trước IOHAN · III · D · G · R IR
(Translation: Johann III Dei Gratia Rex Johann III, with God`s grace, King (of Sweden))
Mô tả mặt sau Three stacked lions surrounded by legend.
Chữ viết mặt sau Latin
Chữ khắc mặt sau MO · NOVA · REVA ·
(Translation: Moneta Nova Revaliensis New coin of Reval)
Cạnh Smooth.
Xưởng đúc
Số lượng đúc ND (1568-1592) - -
ID Numisquare 1539339970
Thông tin bổ sung

Historical Context: This 1 Schilling from Reval (Tallinn) was issued under Johan III of Sweden (1568-1592). Reval, a vital Hanseatic city, came under Swedish protection in 1561, its integration into the Swedish realm solidified by the Livonian War's end. This "Type 1, without circle" coinage signifies the assertion of Swedish monetary authority, reflecting Johan III's efforts to standardize currency and exert royal control over local mints within his dominion.

Artistry: The artistic execution aligns with late Renaissance numismatic trends, characteristic of utilitarian billon issues. Specific engravers are typically unrecorded. The obverse likely features Johan III's crowned monogram (e.g., 'I' or 'IR'), symbolizing royal authority. The reverse commonly displays Reval's coat of arms – three lions passant guardant – or a cross design with denomination and date. The "without circle" detail denotes the absence of a linear or dotted border around central motifs.

Technical/Grading: As a small (18mm, 0.81g) billon coin, this issue frequently presents technical limitations. High-points prone to wear include crown details, the royal monogram's highest elements, and the lions' relief. Strikes are often weak, especially peripherally or on opposing high-relief areas, resulting in partial legends or obscured designs. Planchet quality varies, showing irregularities or an uneven flan. Corrosion and pitting are common due to the billon alloy, impacting preservation.

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