1 Skilling - Frederik I Oslo

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1525
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Skilling
CurrencySkilling (1483-1523)
CompositionBillon (.219 silver)
Weight1.80 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Schive#XVI:1 , Galster UU#166
Obverse descriptionShield in the center, over a large cross dividing legend. Bigger shield surrounds the smaller shield. Star and moon above the shields. Beaded ring around the bigger shield and another beaded ring on the edge. Inscription between the two beaded rings.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringFRER DE GR REX NORVE
(Translation: Frederik, by Gods grace, King of Norway.)
Reverse descriptionNorwegian lion holding a haldberd and facing left in a shield with a small cross on top of it. It is surrounded by a beaded ring with another beaded ring on the rim. Inscription between the two rings.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMONETA NOVA ANSLOENSIS 15Z5
(Translation: New money of Oslo.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1525  - Unique -
Catalog ID5007124010
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