© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Schillings - Frederik I Husum mint; portrait first type
| Silver (.750) | 3.27 g | 28.6 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Frederik I) (1523-1533) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1514-1522 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Gulden (1513-1572) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Diameter | 28.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#301237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Shield with arms of Schleswig inside a beaded circle. Legend outside
Script: Latin
Lettering: : + : MONETA : NOVA : SLESWICENSIS
Translation: New coin of Schleswig
Comment
Type 1: year at the end of legend in reverseType 2: last two digits of date above or at sides of Schleswig shield on reverse
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Schillings - Frederik I (Husum mint; portrait first type) 1514-1522 from Denmark is that it was minted during the reign of King Frederick I, who was also known as Frederick the Great. He was a powerful and influential king who ruled Denmark and Norway from 1523 to 1533, and this coin was minted during his reign. The coin's design features a portrait of the king, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable and interesting piece of history for collectors and historians today.
