© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
2 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV
| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.299 g | 19.7 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1648 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 silver) |
| Weight | 1.299 g |
| Diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#107874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Value in letters on four lines in solid circle; legend with end of title and date around rim. Halberd mintmark after date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.II.
SKILI
NGDA
NSK
NOR.VAN.GOTO.REX.1644
Translation:
.II.
SKILLI
NG DA
NSK
NORVEGIAE VANDALORUM GOTHORUM REX 1644
... Norway, the Wends and the Goths 1644
Edge
Plain
Comment
1648Obv.: Crown is placed on the shield.
Rev.: .II./SKIL/DANS
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev
Interesting fact
The 2 Skilling Dansk coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian IV (1644-1648), 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 value. The coin's weight of 1.299 grams and composition of Billon (.281 silver) also make it stand out among other coins of its time.
