4 Skilling - Christian III Aarhus Mint

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1535
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Skilling (1⁄12)
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionBillon (.250 silver)
Weight3.06 g
Dimensions28.8 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-8.2
Obverse descriptionFigure of King Christian III facing right, partially inside a circle. Legend outside. King wears a full armor but no helm and hold a scepter (or a mace) in left hand
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCRISTIANVS · D:G · ELECT · REX · DACIE.
(Translation: Christian (III) elected King of Denmark)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with arms of Denmark divides last two digits of date at sides+
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering☘ MONETA · NOVA · ARHVSIENSIS 3 5
Edge
Mint
Mintage1535  - -
Catalog ID3582074150
Comments