4 Skilling - Christian III Roskilde mint

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1535
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Skilling (1⁄12)
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionBillon (.250 silver)
Weight3.11 g
Dimensions29.4 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-11
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(☘ or +) MONETA · NOVA · ROSKILDNSIS 3 5
(Translation: New coin of the city of Roskilde)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1535  - REX. DA -
1535  - REX. DACIE -
1535  - ROSKILDNSI -
1535  - ROSKILDNSIS -
Catalog ID1934226180
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