© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
16 Skilling - Christian IV
| Silver (.593) | 5.57 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1647 |
| Value | 16 Skilling = 1 Mark (⅙) |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.593) |
| Weight | 5.57 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | 1813 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" between IUSTUS above and IUDEX below. Halberd mintmark at bottom within small flowers.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
IUSTUS
יהוה
IUDEX
Translation: God is a righteous judge
Comment
By an order on 21 march 1648, the value was lowered to 14 Skilling.Were minted as a protest after Sweden attacked Denmark in 1643. The inscription IUSTUS JEHOVAS IUDEX were chosen by Christian IV to leave the judgement of the results of the dispute to God.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Skilling coin from Norway is that it was issued during the reign of King Christian IV, who was known for his extensive building projects and urban development in Norway. The coin's design features the king's crowned monogram, "C4", on the obverse (front side), and a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Norway on the reverse (back side). The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1644 | 45000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1645 | 48000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1646 | 9475 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1647 | 7707 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 16 Skilling - Christian IV 1644-1647 coin.
