Obverse © Dampe54
Obverse © Dampe54
12 Skilling - Christian IV Frederiksborg
| Silver (.888) | 2.923 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1623 |
| Value | 12 Skilling (⅐) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Silver (.888) |
| Weight | 2.923 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#306969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crowned danish coat of arms in pearl circle.Lettering around rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHRISTIAN IIII D G D
Translation: Christian IV, by the Grace of God (King of) Denmark
Comment
This coin occurs frequently without a readable year.For deciding wether or not the Crown are with tips se Siegs Møntkatalog Norden 2017 48 ed. 2016 page 73.
The coin shown on this page are with tips.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Skilling - Christian IV (Frederiksborg) 1622-1623 coin from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the letters "F" and "S" on either side of the king's name, which stands for "Fredriksborg" and "Sjælland," the locations where the coin was minted.
