Gotland 1 Hvid - Hans, 1490
Visby
Information
Country
Gotland
Gotland
Currency
Skilling
(1448 – 1565)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Hvid - Hans
Year
1490
Ruler
John II
(1497–1501)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.8
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Hvid - Hans from Gotland. Issued in 1490. Struck in Silver. Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.8 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned monogram of Hans with ram below and surrounded by legend. (Hans, with God's grace, King of Denmark.)
- Reverse
- Cross on shield that divides the surrounding legend into four sections. (Coinage of Visby.)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1490) | — | Only 5 examples known |
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