© 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 second type ND
| Silver (.750) | 3.32 g | 29.4 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 | 3.32 g |
| Diameter | 29.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#301239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Shield with arms of Schleswig inside a beaded circle. Legend outside
Script: Latin
Lettering: + MONETA : NOVA : SLESWICENSIS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of King Frederick I of Denmark, 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 was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The coin was minted during his reign, and it is a rare and valuable example of early Danish coinage.
