Goldgulden - Hans Bergen

€2.00
IssuerNorway
Year1483-1513
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Goldgulden
CurrencySkilling (1483-1523)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) AAJT#1A
Obverse descriptionDraped figure standing facing right, holding globe and spear. Around it a smaller beaded ring, and beaded ring on the edge. Inscription between rings.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIOhS DEI GR REX NORW
(Translation: John, by the grace of god, king of Norway.)
Reverse descriptionNorwegian lion facing left holding an axe, on a crowned shield. On a large cross dividing legend. Around it a smaller beaded ring, and beaded ring on the edge. Inscription between rings.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringMONE NOVA AVRE: BERGE
(Translation: Gold coin of Bergen.)
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MintageND (1483-1513)  - Unique -
Catalog ID9893981650
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