© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
2 Skilling Dansk - Frederik II Frederiksborg
| Billon (.312 silver) | 2.4 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick II (Frederik II) (1559-1588) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1582-1585 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄42) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Billon (.312 silver) |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#151842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value and date on five lines within circle. Lettering around rim. Frederiksborg mintmark (crossed orb) at mid of legend in 1582 coins and at end of legend in 1583 and 1585
Script: Latin
Lettering:
∞ II ∞
SKILLI
NCK.DA
NSKE
∞ 82 ∞
.NORWEGIE.VAND: ♁ .GOTORO:Q:REX.
Translation: King of Norway, of the Wends and the Goths
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Skilling Dansk coin from Denmark is that it features an image of King Frederik II on one side and a crowned shield with the Danish coat of arms on the other.
