4 Skilling - Christian III Ribe

Issuer Denmark
Year 1535
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 4 Skilling (1⁄12)
Currency Gulden (1513-1572)
Composition Billon (.219 silver)
Weight 3.15 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-19 , Galster UU#107
Obverse description Three-quarter length armored bust of Christian III facing right, holding sword in left hand. Head divides legend and breaks beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CRISTIɅИI:D:G:ELECT:REX:DɅCI
(Translation: Christian (III), by the Grace of God, elected King of Denmark.)
Reverse description Crowned shield with arms of Denmark divides date at sides, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MOИETɅ:ИOVɅ:RIPEИSIS 3 5
(Translation: New money of Ribe.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1535 - `DACI` on obverse -
1535 - `DACIE` on obverse -
Numisquare ID 5917049440
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