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2 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV Year under value
| Billon (.296 silver) | 1.78 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1603-1613 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄42) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Billon (.296 silver) |
| Weight | 1.78 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Value in letters on 4 lines together with date in pearled circle; legend outside, around rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
+II+
SKILLI
NCK·DA
NSKE
1604
........................................................
NORVEG · VANDA · GOTH · Q · REX
Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmarks:(m) = crossed long scythe behind flower (Helsingør Mint)
(c) = crossed swords
Size may vary from 25 mm of 1603 to 22-21,5 of 1604-1611
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 indicate its value, as it was believed that the hole would make it easier for people to tell the coin apart from other coins of similar value. This design feature is known as a "hole-punched" coin and was a common feature in coins from Denmark during this time period.
