Gotland 1 Skilling - Christian III, 1554
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Information
Country
Gotland
Gotland
Currency
Skilling
(1448 – 1565)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Skilling - Christian III
Year
1554
Ruler
Christian III
(1534–1559)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
1.32
Diameter (mm)
22
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Skilling - Christian III from Gotland. Issued in 1554. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.32 g.
- Obverse
- Three lions stacked in crowned shield separating the date and surrounded by legend. (Christian, with God's grace, King of the Danes.)
- Reverse
- Ram walking left while facing right with waving flag behind, all surrounded by legend. (New coinage of the island of Gotland.)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1554 | — | (15)54 |
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