© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
8 Kroneskilling - Christian IV Type
| Silver (.859) | 1.85 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1621 |
| Value | 8 Skilling (⅛) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Silver (.859) |
| Weight | 1.85 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#142858 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value in letters on three lines with below an oval 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 (can also be in obverse legend).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.VIII.
SKILLI
NG.DAN
(18)
................................................
NORV.VAND.GOTO.REX. 1620
Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths
Comment
Many varieties exists in shape and size of crown in obverse and in legend lettering.Mintmarks:
(a) = clover (mintmark at end of reverse legend)
(c) = Crossed swords (mintmark at end of obverse legend)
(r) = Bird (mintmark at end of reverse legend)
(n) = Crossed halberds (mintmark at end of reverse legend)
(s) = Half flower (mintmark at end of reverse legend)
Interesting fact
The 8 Kroneskilling coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian IV (1620-1621), features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to indicate its authenticity and value, as it was believed that counterfeiters would not be able to replicate this feature. This innovative security measure was a pioneering effort in the field of coinage and has since been adopted by other countries in their currency designs.
