2 Skilling Dansk - Frederik II Frederiksborg mint

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1582-1585
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Skilling (1⁄42)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionBillon (.312 silver)
Weight2.4 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#F2-8
Obverse descriptionCrowned Danish ornate coat of arms over long-arms cross within circle. Lettering around rim cut in four parts by cross arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDE | RICVS | Z :D:G : | DANIE
(Translation: Frederick II (King of) Denmark by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionValue and date on five lines within circle. Lettering around rim. Frederiksborg mintmark (crossed orb) at mid of legend in 1582 coins and at end of legend in 1583 and 1585
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering∞ II ∞ SKILLI NCK.DA NSKE ∞ 82 ∞ .NORWEGIE.VAND: ♁ .GOTORO:Q:REX.
(Translation: King of Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Mint
Frederiksborg, Denmark
Mintage1582 ♁ - year as 82 - GOTORO -
1583 ♁ - year as 83 - GOTO: -
1585 ♁ - year as 85 - GOTO: -
Catalog ID1614554150
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