24 Skilling - Christian VI Pattern

€2.00
IssuerNorway
Year1739-1744
TypeCoin pattern
Value24 Skilling (1/4)
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionGold
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hede#4C
Obverse descriptionCrowned mirrored monogram of King Christian VI. Surrounded by inscription.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD·G·REX·DAN· | NORV·VA·GO·
(Translation: Christian VI, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left, with another crown above. Surrounded by the inscription. Mintmasters initials divided by mintmark below lion.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering*24*SKILLING | DANSKE·1739* ✿ T ⚒ L ✿
(Translation: 24 Danish Skilling)
Edge
MintNorwegian Mint (Norske
Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)
Mintage1739  - -
1744  - -
Catalog ID4778656630
CommentsVan Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.