4 Skilling Dansk - Christian IV Flat topped shield

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1616-1619
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value4 Skilling (1⁄16)
CurrencyFirst Speciedaler (-1625)
CompositionBillon (.437 silver)
Weight2.26 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#55.2
Obverse descriptionCrowned flat topped Danish arms over long cross within beaded circle. Legend outside divided in four parts by cross arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRI | STIAN | IIII D G | DAN
(Translation: Christian IV (King of) Denmark by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionValue in letters on four lines in pearled circle; legend and date around rim. Mintmark: crossed swords
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering.IIII. SKILLI NG DAN SKE .................................................. NORV VAND GOTO REX 1617
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1616  - NORV : VANDA : GOTO : REX -
1617  - -
1618  - -
1619  - SKILLIN DANSKE -
1619  - SKILLING DANSKE -
Catalog ID9324708160
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