© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
2 Skilling - Christian III Copenhagen
1536 year| Billon (.187 silver) | 1.77 g | 23.14 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian III (1534-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1536 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Gulden (1513-1572) |
| Composition | Billon (.187 silver) |
| Weight | 1.77 g |
| Diameter | 23.14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The three shields of Denmark, Norway and Dannebrogs Cross are in triangular frame pointing to vertexes. Letters "C" "R" and "D" between shields. Legend around rim with date at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☘ MONETA. NOVA. HAFNIENSIS. 36
·C· | ·R· | ·D·
Translation: New coin (of the City) of Copenhagen
Interesting fact
The 2 Skilling coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian III in 1536, features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted in Copenhagen. This cross is not found on other coins of the same denomination minted in other cities, making it a distinctive feature of the Copenhagen-minted coins.
