© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV Hebræermønt
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.95 g | 21.7 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1644-1645 |
| Value | 4 Skilling (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 21.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Hebrew letters for "Jehovah" between IUSTUS above and IUDEX below. Date at bottom (or above) with numbers divided by mintmark
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
...
IUSTUS
יהוה
°IUDEX°
16 (mm) 45
Translation: God is a righteous judge
Interesting fact
The 4 Skilling Dansk coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian IV (1644-1645), features a unique design element - a Hebrew inscription on the reverse side. This is believed to be the first and only time that a Hebrew inscription was used on a Danish coin.
