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

Issuer Denmark
Year 1611-1615
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Skilling (1⁄84)
Currency First Speciedaler (-1625)
Composition Billon (.171 silver)
Weight 1.602 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#A40.2, Hede#C4 80.C
Obverse description Above 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering CHRI | STIAN | 4DG | DAN
(Translation: Christian IV by Gods Grace (King of) Danes)
Reverse description Value and year on four lines in beaded circle. Lettering and mintmark outside around the rim.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✿I✿ SKILI NGDAN 1613 NORV : VAND : GOTO : REX
(Translation: Norwegians, of the Wends and the Goths King)
Edge
Mint
Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage 1611 - Mintmark Type I -
1612 - Mintmark Type I -
1613 - Mintmark Type I -
1614 ✿ - Mintmark Type II -
1615 ✿ - Mintmark Type II -
Numisquare ID 3876403550
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