4 Skilling - Christian III Roskilde mint

Issuer Denmark
Year 1535
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 4 Skilling (1⁄12)
Currency Gulden (1513-1572)
Composition Billon (.250 silver)
Weight 3.11 g
Diameter 29.4 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#C3-11
Obverse description Figure 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering CRISTIANVS · D:G · ELECT · REX · DACIE.
(Translation: Christian (III) elected King of Denmark)
Reverse description Crowned shield with arms of Denmark divides last two digits of date at sides
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering (☘ or +) MONETA · NOVA · ROSKILDNSIS 3 5
(Translation: New coin of the city of Roskilde)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1535 - REX. DA -
1535 - REX. DACIE -
1535 - ROSKILDNSI -
1535 - ROSKILDNSIS -
Numisquare ID 1934226180
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