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16 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV Hebræermønt
| Silver (.593) | 5.568 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1646 |
| Value | 16 Skilling (⅙) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.593) |
| Weight | 5.568 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#107716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" between IUSTUS above and IUDEX below. Mintmark at bottom between rosettes (Km# 136.1) or divides date (km# 136.2)
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
...
.IUSTUS.
יהוה
: IUDEX.
Translation: God is a righteous judge
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV (Hebræermønt) coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Denmark. The coin was introduced in 1644, just a few years after the end of the Thirty Years' War, which had a profound impact on the Danish economy. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for several years, and its unique design and silver content have made it a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
