1 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV Oval shield, date in legend

Issuer Denmark
Year 1615-1617
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Skilling (1⁄84)
Currency First Speciedaler (-1625)
Composition Billon (.171 silver)
Weight 1.32 g
Diameter 19.66 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#29.2
Obverse description Crowned oval shield with Danish coat of arms is over a cross with long arms. The shield is encircled by a beaded circle with outside the legend, cut in four parts by cross arms.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CHRI | STIAN | 4 · D:G · | DAN
(Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the Grace of God)
Reverse description Value in letters on four lines in pearled circle; legend outside, around rim, with date and mintmark at end.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering I SKILL INGDAN SK NORV:VAND:GOTO:REX.1615
(Translation: King of Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage 1615 (c) - -
1617 ☘ - -
Numisquare ID 4795902290
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