© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
1 Søsling Lybsk - Christian IV
| Billon (.312 silver) | 0.76 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1640-1648 |
| Value | 1 Sosling Lybsk = 1 Skilling Dansk (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Glückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773) |
| Composition | Billon (.312 silver) |
| Weight | 0.76 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value on three lines inside a circle. Legend outside with date and mintmark at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I
SOES
LING
DAN:N:V:G:q:REX·1644.(mm)
Translation: King of Denmark, Norway of the Wends and the Goths
Comment
Mintmarks:(f) = monogram with feather and ST letters
(h) = crossed halberds
exemple with value as SECHSLING
Interesting fact
The 1 Søsling Lybsk coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian IV (1640-1648), was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Specifically, it contains 31.2% silver and 68.8% copper. This composition was commonly used in coins during that time period, as it was more durable than pure silver and had a lower intrinsic value, making it suitable for circulation coins.
