© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
8 Skilling Lybsk - Christian IV Type
1642 year| Silver (.812) | 4.872 g | 29.3 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IV (1588-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1642 |
| Value | 8 Skilling Lybsk = 1 Mark (⅙) |
| Currency | Glückstadt - Speciedaler (1617-1773) |
| Composition | Silver (.812) |
| Weight | 4.872 g |
| Diameter | 29.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#107815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Nude female figure, representing Fortuna, is standing on a small globe, looking straight. She held a long banner with left hand above head making it waving behind her back with the right. Date is divided at sides. Fortuna is partially within a beaded circle with legend outside; value as 8 S. L. and mintmark at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RE.MAI.MO.PROVINCIALIS. 8 S. L (mm)
16 42
Comment
Bust Type II lookalike the bust of km# 26 type IIInteresting fact
The 8 Skilling Lybsk coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian IV in 1642, 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 become a distinctive characteristic of Danish coins.
