4 Skilling - Christian III Ribe

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1535
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Skilling (1⁄12)
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionBillon (.219 silver)
Weight3.15 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-19 , Galster UU#107
Obverse descriptionThree-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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCRISTIɅИI:D:G:ELECT:REX:DɅCI
(Translation: Christian (III), by the Grace of God, elected King of Denmark.)
Reverse descriptionCrowned shield with arms of Denmark divides date at sides, in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription, with another beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMOИETɅ:ИOVɅ:RIPEИSIS 3 5
(Translation: New money of Ribe.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1535  - `DACI` on obverse -
1535  - `DACIE` on obverse -
Catalog ID5917049440
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