1 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV Oval shield with inward curved sides, date under value

€307,035.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1611-1615
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Skilling (1⁄84)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionBillon (.171 silver)
Weight1.602 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#A40.2, Hede#C4 80.C
Obverse descriptionAbove a Greek cross a crowned oval shield with inward curved sides, showing the danish coat of arms. Lettering around the rim between 2 beaded circles. Lettering cut in four parts by cross arms and crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRI | STIAN | 4DG | DAN
(Translation: Christian IV by Gods Grace (King of) Danes)
Reverse descriptionValue and year on four lines in beaded circle. Lettering and mintmark outside around the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering✿I✿ SKILI NGDAN 1613 NORV : VAND : GOTO : REX
(Translation: Norwegians, of the Wends and the Goths King)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage1611  - Mintmark Type I -
1612  - Mintmark Type I -
1613  - Mintmark Type I -
1614 ✿ - Mintmark Type II -
1615 ✿ - Mintmark Type II -
Catalog ID3876403550
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