4 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV
| Silver (.875) | 1.181 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1630-1632 |
| Value | 4 Skilling (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 1.181 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Value in letters on four lines in pearled circle; legend and date around rim. Mintmark after date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.IIII.
SKILI
NG DA
NSK
NOR.VAND.GOTO.REX 1630 ☘
Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Skilling Dansk coin from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to help people tell it apart from other coins of similar value. This feature is known as a "plug" or "hole punch" and was commonly used in coins of that era to prevent counterfeiting.
