© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV Oval shield; date in legend
| Billon (.171 silver) | 1.32 g | 19.66 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1615-1617 |
| Value | 1 Skilling (1⁄84) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Billon (.171 silver) |
| Weight | 1.32 g |
| Diameter | 19.66 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value in letters on four lines in pearled circle; legend outside, around rim, with date and mintmark at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
SKILL
INGDAN
SK
NORV:VAND:GOTO:REX.1615
Translation: King of Norway, of the Wends and the Goths
Comment
Mintmark:☘ = clover
= crossed swords down
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Skilling Dansk coin from Denmark is that it features an oval shield with the date in the legend, which was a unique design element for coins during that time period.
