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4 Skilling Lybsk - Christian IV Wire money ND
| Silver (.888) | 1.93 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1630 |
| Value | 4 Skilling Lybsk = 8 Skilling Dansk (2⁄21) |
| Currency | Glückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773) |
| Composition | Silver (.888) |
| Weight | 1.93 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered (wire) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#108002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Six line inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
(C)HRIST
(I)AN DER (4)
VAN GOTT
GNA.KONN:
IN DENNE
MARKEN
Comment
Obverse variety:- Open crown
- Closed crown. Value can be written as 4 S L or 4 · S L or 4 S · L · or 4 · S · L or · 4 · S · L ·
Horse's forelegs lifted, the rear bent. If front legs are assembled they can be both visible or not.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Skilling Lybsk coin from Denmark is that it was made of silver (.888) and weighed 1.93g, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. This suggests that the coin was designed to be easily portable and accessible to a wide range of people, which aligns with the idea of "wire money" mentioned in the coin's name. Additionally, the fact that it was circulated during the reign of Christian IV (1620-1630) adds historical significance to the coin, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in Danish history.
