Lejrskilling / 10 Hvid - Frederik I Roskilde
| Billon (.250 silver) | 4.10 g | 30.8 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick I (Frederik I) (1523-1533) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1523-1524 |
| Value | 10 Hvid (5⁄72) |
| Currency | Gulden (1513-1572) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 4.10 g |
| Diameter | 30.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#152267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Shield with arms of Denmark on a cross with long arms, inside a circle. Legend outside the circle cut in four parts by cross arms. Last two digits of date at sides of upper arm of cross, inside the circle, just above the shield of Denmark.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: DEO DVCE MILITES TRIVMPHANT
Lettering (regular font): DEO DVCE MILITES TRIVMPHANT
Comment
There are two main variants in King's portrait. The first type is "fully facing", exactly as shown on this coin page. The second type is again facing but King's head is watching rightInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Lejrskilling / 10 Hvid - Frederik I (Roskilde) 1523-1524 coin from Denmark is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King Frederik I, who was attempting to reform the Danish economy and strengthen the country's trade networks. The use of billon, a silver-copper alloy, in the coin's minting was likely a cost-saving measure, as silver was becoming increasingly scarce and expensive at the time. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of Danish history and a testament to the country's resilience and adaptability during a period of significant change.
