© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
2 Skilling Dansk - Frederick III Shield type VIIIa
| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.218 g | 18.25 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1667-1669 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 silver) |
| Weight | 1.218 g |
| Diameter | 18.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Value in letters on four lines inside a beaded circle. Legend outside with date at end. Mintmark can be after date or inside the circle, behind the value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOR.VAN.GOT.REX. 1667
.II.
SKILI
NG DA
NSK
Translation: King of Norway, of the Wends and the Goths
Comment
This coin as well as all other skilling coins has many variants, expecially in position of mintmark, shape of Shied of arms and in the lettering. Only the principal are listed below.(l) = Clasp mintmark
Type 1: Shield with pointed bottom and angles
Type 2: Shield with curved bottom and top
Interesting fact
The 2 Skilling Dansk coin featuring Frederick III (Shield type VIIIa) was minted during a time of great change in Denmark. The coin was introduced in 1667, just a year after the Danish monarchy was restored following a period of political turmoil. The coin's design, featuring a shield with the royal coat of arms, symbolized the newfound stability and strength of the Danish monarchy under Frederick III's rule. Despite being made of Billon, a relatively inexpensive metal, the coin was still considered a valuable and reliable form of currency in Denmark during this time.
