Obverse © Dampe54
Obverse © Dampe54
1 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV Oval shield with inward curved sides; date under value
| Billon (.171 silver) | 1.602 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1611-1615 |
| Value | 1 Skilling (1⁄84) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Billon (.171 silver) |
| Weight | 1.602 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#307035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value and year on four lines in beaded circle. Lettering and mintmark outside around the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿I✿
SKILI
NGDAN
1613
NORV : VAND : GOTO : REX
Translation: Norwegians, of the Wends and the Goths King
Comment
This coin exist with 2 different mintmarksType I 1611 -1613: Flower on top of 2 crossed fire irons. Minted in Copenhagen by Mintmaster Hans Flemming
Type II 1614 - 1615: Flower ✿ Minted in Copenhagen by Caspar Flemming.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Skilling Dansk coin from Denmark, minted between 1611 and 1615, is that it features an unusual design element - an oval shield with inward curved sides. This unique shape was a deliberate choice made by the mint masters to differentiate the coin from other currencies in circulation at the time. Additionally, the date is placed under the value, which is a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
