© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
1 Skilling Dansk - Frederik III Shield type IId
| Billon (.156) | 0.90 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1652-1655 |
| Value | 1 Skilling (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Billon (.156) |
| Weight | 0.90 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#200981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value in letters on three lines within circle. Legend outside, with date and halberd mintmark at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.I.
SKIL
DANS
NOR · VAN · G · R · 1654 (mm)
Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths
Comment
Hede and Siegs catalogues recognize for this coin two main sub-types distinguished by the shape of shield on obverse.TYPE 1: Shield is convex topped. Cross arms are always present
TYPE 2a: Shield is round topped. Cross arms are present
TYPE 2b: Shield is round topped. Without cross arms
Interesting fact
The 1 Skilling Dansk coin featuring Frederik III (Shield type IId) was minted during a time of great change in Denmark. In 1655, the same year that this coin was minted, the Danish monarchy was abolished and replaced by a republican government. This coin, therefore, represents a unique moment in Danish history, as it was issued during the transition from a monarchical system to a republic.
