© 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 Skilling Dansk - Christian III Copenhagen
| Billon (.312 silver) | 2.60 g | 25.33 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian III (1534-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1557-1559 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Gulden (1513-1572) |
| Composition | Billon (.312 silver) |
| Weight | 2.60 g |
| Diameter | 25.33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value in letters and date on five lines within beaded circle. Lettering surround with mintmark at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+ II +
SKILLI
NCK·DA
NSKE
+ 59 +
NORWEGIE · VANDA · GOTOR · Q · REX
Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Skilling Dansk 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 signify that it was made of billon, a type of alloy that contains a small amount of silver, rather than pure silver. This design feature helped to distinguish the 2 Skilling Dansk coin from other coins that were made of higher quality materials, and it has become a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
