8 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV Frederiksborg
| Silver (.888) | 2.016 g | 14.8 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1622-1623 |
| Value | 8 Skilling (⅛) |
| Currency | First Speciedaler (-1625) |
| Composition | Silver (.888) |
| Weight | 2.016 g |
| Diameter | 14.8 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1622 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Value and date on three lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
8
SKILLI
1622
Comment
In 1622 a small coin workshop was established at Frederiksborg Castle with Johan Engelbrecht as coin master. The coins from this mint are very primitive. The forms are not evenly thick, and they are very skewed, so the coin image can rarely be seen in its entirety. Of coins from this workshop we know 6, 8 and 12 SkillingInteresting fact
The 8 Skilling Dansk coin featuring Christian IV (Frederiksborg) 1622-1623 from Denmark was minted during a time when the country was experiencing a period of economic growth and cultural revival, known as the "Danish Golden Age." This period saw significant advancements in fields such as art, literature, and science, and the coin's design reflects this cultural flourishing. The coin's obverse features a detailed portrait of King Christian IV, while the reverse features the Danish coat of arms and the value of the coin. The use of silver in the coin's minting also signifies the country's growing wealth and prosperity during this time.
