© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV Oval shield; date under value
| Billon (.171 silver) | 1.602 g | 20.21 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1605-1616 |
| Value | 1 Skilling (1⁄84) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Billon (.171 silver) |
| Weight | 1.602 g |
| Diameter | 20.21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Value in letters on four lines above date in pearled circle; legend outside, around rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I*
SKILLI
NCK.DA
NSKE
1605
...................................................
NORVEGI:VANDA:GOTO:Q:REX:
Translation: King of Norway, of the Wends and the Goths
Comment
This coin has some variant:TYPE I (only 1605 date): in obverse bigger oval shield, with no circle; Lettering is like described coin.
TYPE II in obverse Danish arms are smaller and more ornate than Type I and cross has wider arms; Danish arms are surrounded by a dotted circle. legend: CHRISTIAN 4 · D:G · DAN Reverse: Value on three lines: I / SKILI /NG DAN legend: NORV:VAND:GOTO:REX:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Skilling Dansk coin from Denmark is that it features an oval shield on the obverse (front) side, which is a unique design element compared to other coins from the same time period.
