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2 Skilling Dansk - Frederik III Shield type IV
| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.299 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1657-1664 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 silver) |
| Weight | 1.299 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Value in letters on four lines inside a beaded circle. Legend outside with date and mintmark at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOR.VAN.GOT.REX.1662 (mm)
+ II +
SKILI
NG DA
NSK
Comment
This coin as well as all other Two Skilling coins has many variants, mainly in the shape of Shied, Danish Arms, and Crown type above shield. Here are the main shield type from Aagaard work (http://www.danskmoent.dk/f3type.htm)Type 1a: Shield type 21 - Rounded but elongated shield with lateral closed ornaments, that enters the shield field. Shield is opened at bottom. Big leopards in Danish Arms and low but wide crown above shield.
Type 1b: Shield type 22 - Rounded shield with lateral closed ornaments, that enters the shield field. Small leopards in Danish Arms and bigger crown above shield.
Type 2: Shield type 17 - Elongated rounded shield opened at top and bottom, with short lateral ornaments hand-shaped (opened at top and at bottom)
Type 3a: Shield type 19 - Elongated rounded shield with lateral ornaments opened at top. Small crown above shield.
Type 3b: Shield type 18 - Elongated rounded shield with lateral ornaments opened at bottom. Small crown above shield.
Type 4: Shield type 20 - Rounded but elongated shield with lateral closed ornaments. Shield is opened at top and bottom.
Mintmarks:
(h) = Halberd mintmark
Some exemples:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Skilling Dansk - Frederik III (Shield type IV) coin from Denmark is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was minted during the reign of King Frederik III, who ruled Denmark from 1648 to 1670. During his reign, Denmark experienced significant economic growth and became a major power in the Baltic region. The coin's design, which features a shield with the Danish coat of arms, reflects the country's growing sense of national identity and pride during this period. Additionally, the use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the coin's minting process was a common practice during this time, as it allowed for the production of coins with a lower silver content, making them more affordable for everyday transactions.
