4 Skilling - Christian III Aarhus, heavy

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1535
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Skilling (1⁄12)
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionBillon (.3125 silver)
Weight3.71 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-16.1 , Galster UU#95A
Obverse descriptionThree-quarter length armored bust of Christian III facing right, holding sword in left hand. Date below bust. Head divides legend and breaks beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCRISTIANVS:D:G:ELECT:REX:DACI 35
(Translation: Christian (III), by the Grace of God, elected King of Denmark.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with arms of Denmark with rings sides, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA:NOVA:ARHVSIENSIS
(Translation: New money of Århus.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1535  - `DACI` on obverse, normal `N`s -
1535  - `DACIE` on obverse, normal `N`s -
1535  - `DACIE` on obverse, reverse `N`s -
Catalog ID7796898140
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