1 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV 1619 front 1 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV 1619 back
1 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV 1619 photo
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1 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV

1619 year
Billon (.312 silver) 0.52 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Christian IV (1588-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1619
Value
1 Skilling (1⁄84)
Currency
First Speciedaler (-1625)
Composition
Billon (.312 silver)
Weight
0.52 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#142853
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Value and date on four lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* I *
SKILLI
NG DAN
1619

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV 1619 coin from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to indicate its value, as it was believed that the hole would make it easier for people to tell the coin's denomination simply by feeling it. This feature is known as a "window" or "eye" in numismatic terminology.