Denmark 2 Skilling Dansk - Frederik IV, 1714 – 1716

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Denmark Denmark
Currency Glückstadt - Speciedaler (1617 – 1773)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Skilling Danske = 1 Skilling Lybsk
Year 1714 – 1716
Ruler Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699–1730)
Composition Billon (.365 silver)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1.106
Diameter (mm) 16.1
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Skilling Danske = 1 Skilling Lybsk from Denmark. Issued from 1714 to 1716. Struck in Billon (.365 silver). Measures 16.1 mm and weighs 1.11 g.

Obverse
Crowned King's double mirrored monogram. Legend surrounding, along the rim (Frederik IV Dei Gratia King of Denmark and Norway)
Reverse
Crowned Shield of Denmark divides mintmark at sides. Date and value in letters around rim, as legend.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1716 CW — 29%
1715 CW — 57%
1715 CW — Due to a damaged die, some 1715 coins may appear to be dated 1713, though none of this date exist 23%
1714 CW — 14%

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