2 Skilling Dansk - Christian III Copenhagen mint

€111,385.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1557-1559
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Skilling (1⁄24)
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionBillon (.312 silver)
Weight2.60 g
Dimensions25.33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-36
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield with arms of Denmark inside a beaded circle. Behind the shield is a long-arm cross than divides legend in four.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRIS TIANV S·3·D:G DANIE
(Translation: Christian III (King of) Denmark by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionValue in letters and date on five lines within beaded circle. Lettering surround with mintmark at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ II + SKILLI NCK·DA NSKE + 59 + NORWEGIE · VANDA · GOTOR · Q · REX
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1557  - year as 57; DANI -
1557  - year as 57; DANIE -
1558  - year as 58 -
1559  - year as 59 -
Catalog ID9867466880
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