Denmark 1 Skilling Dansk - Christian III, 1542 – 1558
Copenhagen mint
Information
Country
Denmark
Denmark
Currency
Gylden/Gulden
(1513 – 1572)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Skilling
Year
1542 – 1558
Ruler
Christian III
(1534–1559)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.982
Diameter (mm)
22
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Skilling from Denmark. Issued from 1542 to 1558. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.98 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield with arms of Denmark inside a beaded circle. Behind the shield is a long-arm cross than divides legend in four. (Christian (III) King of Denmark by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Value and date on five lines within beaded circle. Lettering surround (King of Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
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