2 Schillings - Christian III Gottorp mint

Issuer Denmark
Year 1534-1537
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Skilling (1⁄24)
Currency Gulden (1513-1572)
Composition Billon (.473 silver)
Weight 3.54 g
Diameter 29.77 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-21, MB#36, Lange#21 - 22
Obverse description Full armored standing figure of King Christian III holding a raised sword on his right shoulder and with left hand on his side. Holstein arms on the tassets. King figure is partially within a beaded circle, with legend outside.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CHRISTIANVS:D:G:DVX:HOLSACI
(Translation: Christian III Duke of Holstein by the Grace of God)
Reverse description Shield with arms of Schleswig inside a beaded circle, with date above the shield and three small rings on other sides. Legend outside.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA:NOVA:SLESVICENSIS:
(Translation: New coin of Schleswig)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1534 - Head 1/3 left -
1536 - Head 1/3 right -
1537 - Head 1/3 right -
Numisquare ID 4591085100
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