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2 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV Year in legend
1618 year| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.59 g | 21.4 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1618 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄42) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 silver) |
| Weight | 1.59 g |
| Diameter | 21.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#302274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Value in letters on 4 lines within a beaded circle; legend outside, around rim with date and mintmark at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* II *
SKILL
IN · DAN
SKE
........................................................
NORV · VAND : GOTO · REX · 1618
Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths
Comment
(c) = crossed swordsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Skilling Dansk coin from Denmark, minted in 1618 during the reign of Christian IV, is that it was made of Billon, an alloy of silver and copper. Specifically, it contains 28.1% silver and 71.9% copper, which gives it a unique composition compared to other coins of its time. This blend of metals was chosen for its durability and resistance to wear and tear, making it an ideal material for circulating coins that would be used extensively in everyday transactions. Despite its relatively low silver content, the 2 Skilling Dansk coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and the interesting fact that it was made using a distinctive alloy.
