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4 Solidi/Skilling - Christian IV Largesse issue
1603 year| Billon (.430 silver) | 1.43 g | 19.7 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1603 |
| Value | 4 Skilling (1⁄16) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Billon (.430 silver) |
| Weight | 1.43 g |
| Diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#109155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value and date on three lines. Legend around rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.
. IIII .
SOLIDI
1603
DANI · NORVE · VAN GOT · REX ·
Translation: King of Denamrk, Norway of the Wends and the Goths
Comment
Largesse Money maybe given by the king as gift during his visit to HamburgInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 4 Solidi/Skilling - Christian IV (Largesse issue) 1603 from Denmark made of Billon (.430 silver) weighing 1.43 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Christian IV of Denmark, who was known for his extensive coinage reforms. This coin was part of a series of coins minted to promote trade and commerce in the region, and its unique design and composition make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
