8 Solidi/Skilling - Christian VI (Largesse issue) 1603 front 8 Solidi/Skilling - Christian VI (Largesse issue) 1603 back
8 Solidi/Skilling - Christian VI (Largesse issue) 1603 photo
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8 Solidi/Skilling - Christian VI Largesse issue

1603 year
Silver (.614) 3.13 g 25.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Christian IV (1588-1648)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1603
Value
8 Skilling (⅛)
Currency
First Speciedaler (-1625)
Composition
Silver (.614)
Weight
3.13 g
Diameter
25.3 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#111382
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Value and date on three lines. Legend around rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
.
. VIII .
SOLIDI
1603
DANI · NORVEG · VANDA· GOTHO · REX ·

Translation: King of Denmark, Norway of the Wends and the Goths

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Solidi/Skilling - Christian VI (Largesse issue) 1603 from Denmark is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled in the coin as a way to signify its authenticity and to prevent counterfeiting. This feature is not commonly found in other coins of the time period, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1603 ☘ - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Solidi/Skilling - Christian VI (Largesse issue) 1603 coin.