© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Kroneskilling - Christian IV Type
1619 year| Silver (.859) | 0.787 g | 19.23 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1619 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄42) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Silver (.859) |
| Weight | 0.787 g |
| Diameter | 19.23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value in letters on three lines above an oval with inside the fractional value of the coin (respect to the corona danica standard); all is within a beaded circle. Legend outside the circle, around rim, with mintmark at end (in Type II date is in the legend before the mintmark).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.II.
SKILL
ING.DA
(48)
NORV:VAND:GOTO:REX (mm)
Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths
Comment
Type I :date above the crown on obverse. More common versionType II :date in reverse legend. Legend is NOR VAN GOT REX and value is II/SKILI/ NG with the last line of value at sides of oval
Mintmarks:
(c) = Crossed swords
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Kroneskilling - Christian IV (Type 1) 1619 coin from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to indicate its authenticity and to prevent counterfeiting. This feature is known as a "plug" or "hole punch" and was a common security measure used in coins during that time period.
