2 Skilling - Christian III Copenhagen

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1545
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Skilling (1⁄24)
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.96 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-34 , Hede#9
Obverse descriptionThe three shields of Denmark, Norway and Dannebrogs Cross are in triangular frame, with flowers in the middle. The shields are dividing the legend breaking a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering*CHRISTIA·3·D·G·
(Translation: Christian III, by the Grace of God.)
Reverse descriptionValue and date in five lines, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+II+ SKILLI NCK·DA NSKE· +45+ DANIE·NOR·VANDA·GO·Q·REX:
(Translation: 2 Danish skilling. King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1545  - -
Catalog ID1912351780
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