8 Skilling - Frederik II Copenhagen Mint

€291,306.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1560-1563
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value8 Skilling (⅙)
CurrencyGulden (1513-1572)
CompositionSilver (.649)
Weight4.57 g
Dimensions27.7 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SIEG#F2-11
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield with arms of Denmark inside a beaded circle. Behind the shield is a long-arm cross than divides legend in four.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringFRIDE | RICVS | *Z*D*G* | DANIE
(Translation: Frederik II King of Denmark by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionValue in letters and date on five lines within beaded circle. Lettering surround with mintmark at end.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering° 8 ° SKILLI NCK * DA NSKE * ° 1563 ° NORWEGIE*SLAVO*GOTOR*Q*REX*(mm)
(Translation: King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1560  - -
1561  - -
1563  - -
Catalog ID3626070010
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