8 Skilling - Christian IV Type B, mintmark on both sides

€444,675.00
IssuerNorway
Year1644
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value8 Skilling (1⁄12)
CurrencySpeciedaler (1523-1746)
CompositionSilver (.750)
Weight2.34 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#26 , Rønning#20b , Skaare#515 , Hede#14B , Brekke#124B , AAJT#124B
Obverse descriptionCrowned norwegian lion holding an axe, facing left in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANUS IIII D G DAN NO
(Translation: Christian IV, King of Denmark and Norway)
Reverse descriptionValue on four lines in a beaded ring. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the rim.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIII SKILLI NG:DA NSK VANDAL GOTOR Q REX 1644
(Translation: King of Vandals and Goths)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1644  - Mintage Included in Brekke.124A -
Catalog ID7475296990
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