8 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV 1606 (1606-1610) front 8 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV 1606 (1606-1610) back
8 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV 1606 (1606-1610) photo
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8 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV

1606 (1606-1610) years
Silver (.888) 2.923 g 23.22 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Christian IV (1588-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1606 (1606-1610)
Value
8 Skilling (⅛)
Currency
First Speciedaler (-1625)
Composition
Silver (.888)
Weight
2.923 g
Diameter
23.22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#141998
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Value and date on five lines within rope circle. Legend outside with clover mintmark at end.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* 8 *
SKILLI
NCK. DA
NSKE
1606
NORWEGI · VANDA: GOTHO · REX (mm)

Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 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 indicate its authenticity and to prevent counterfeiting. This feature is known as a "plug" or "hole punch" and was a common security measure used in coins during that time period.