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2 Skilling Dansk - Frederik III Shield type VII
1667 year| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.206 g | 18.25 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Frederik III) (1648-1670) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1667 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 silver) |
| Weight | 1.206 g |
| Diameter | 18.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value in letters on three 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.
SKILL
DANS
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 (as in picture)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Skilling Dansk - Frederik III (Shield type VII) 1667 from Denmark is that it features a unique shield design on the reverse side, which was used only during the reign of King Frederik III. The shield is adorned with the royal coat of arms and is surrounded by a wreath of leaves, giving it a distinctive and ornate appearance. This design was used to symbolize the king's power and authority, and it has become a recognizable feature of Danish coins from this period.
