Small silver coin (0.45 g) – Russian wire style but Latin script – Possibly Chri [επιλυμένο]

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Hello everyone,


 

I’m seeking help to identify a small silver coin weighing just 0.45 grams, which bears a strong resemblance to the Russian wire kopeks (15th–17th century), but it stands out due to its Latin script, rather than Cyrillic.


 

The style and lettering suggest a possible Scandinavian origin, and part of the inscription may refer to Christian IV (King of Denmark and Norway, 1588–1648), although the reading is not entirely clear.


 

Details:

• Metal: Silver

• Weight: 0.45 g

• Shape: Irregular, typical of hammered coins

• Inscription: Latin letters partially legible, possibly includes “CHRISTIAN[…]”

• No date visible

• No clear mintmark


 

Could this be a Danish or Norwegian issue from the early 17th century, possibly a local or provisional striking under Christian IV? Could it be a token, medieval penny, or a Scandinavian wire coin?


 

Denning

Referee of south atlantic islands

Thanks, but isn't there a catalog or auction references? It seems rare but I can't find any examples? It's not on Numista.

I forget how far Sweden's influence extended eastward, but there are Polish and Livonian coins in the name of Christina of Sweden in ths same time period (1630s) … could that be a possibility? 

Some examples with more reverse text: 

https://coins-ee.bidinside.com/en/lot/21544/denmark-glckstadt-russia-ar-denning-/

https://coins-ee.bidinside.com/en/lot/7743/denmark-glckstadt-russia-ar-denning-/

https://danskmoent.dk/chr/c4h169.htm

Η κατάσταση άλλαξε σε Επιλυμένο. (geza, 13 Απρ 2025, 00:39)

There is a Numista entry for this coin: N#416350 

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