2 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV Year in legend

Issuer Denmark
Year 1618
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 2 Skilling (1⁄42)
Currency First Speciedaler (-1625)
Composition Billon (.281 silver)
Weight 1.59 g
Diameter 21.4 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#16.2
Obverse description Crowned flat-topped shield with Arms of Denmark is above a long-arms cross. The shield is encircled by a beaded circle with legend outside, cut in four parts by cross arms.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CHR | ISTIA(N) | 4·D:G | DAN
(Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the Grace of God)
Reverse description Value in letters on 4 lines within a beaded circle; legend outside, around rim with date and mintmark at end.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering * II * SKILL IN · DAN SKE ........................................................ NORV · VAND : GOTO · REX · 1618
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Mint (c)
Helsingør, Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark(?-1739)
Mintage 1618 (c) - many variants -
1618 ☘ - -
Numisquare ID 7091237920
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