© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Skilling - Christian II Malmo mint; type
| Billon (.375 silver) | 2.37 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian II (1513-1523) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1514-1515 |
| Value | 1 Skilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Gulden (1513-1572) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#153125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Denmark over a cross with ornate arms. Shield is encircled by a beaded line with legend outside, cut in four parts by cross arms.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONE | TA NO | VA MA | LMOE'
Lettering (regular font): MONE | TA NO | VA MA | LMOE'
Translation: New coin of (the City of) Malmo
Interesting fact
The 1 Skilling coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian II (1514-1515), has an interesting feature. Despite being made of Billon, a silver-copper alloy with only 37.5% silver content, the coin still bears the mark "A" on its reverse side, indicating that it was minted at the Malmo mint in Sweden. This suggests that the coin was likely part of a larger monetary union or agreement between Denmark and Sweden at the time.
