8 Skilling - Christian III

€1.00
IssuerNorway
Year1545
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value8 Skilling = 1/2 Mark (1⁄12)
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Skaare#324
Obverse descriptionNorwegian lion holding an axe and facing left in a crowned shield and in a beaded ring. It is surrounded by the inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS 3 D G DANIE NOR
(Translation: Christian III, by Gods Grace, (King of), Denmark and Nor(way))
Reverse descriptionValue on four lines in a beaded ring, surrounded by inscription. Another beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+8+ SKILLI NG DA NSKE +45+ WGIE VANDA GOTORVMQ REX
(Translation: 8 Danish Skilling King of (Nor)way, the Wends and the Goths.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1545  - -
Catalog ID1720231680
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