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4 Kroneskilling - Christian IV Type
1619 year| Silver (.859) | 1.57 g | 19.85 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1619 |
| Value | 4 Skilling (1⁄16) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Silver (.859) |
| Weight | 1.57 g |
| Diameter | 19.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#302666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value in letters on three lines with below a cartouche with inside the fractional value of the coin (respect to the corona danica standard); all is within a beaded circle. Legend outside the circle, around rim, with date and mintmark at end.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.IIII.
SKILLI
N | G
(24)
.....................................................
NORV VAN GOT REX 1619 ☘
Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths
Comment
Mintmarks:(c) = Crossed swords
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Kroneskilling - Christian IV (Type 1) 1619 coin from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally placed there by the mint to signify the coin's value, as it was believed that the hole would make it easier for people to tell the difference between a genuine coin and a counterfeit one. This feature is known as a "plug" or "hole punch" and was a common feature in coins of that time period.
