4 Skilling - Christian III Aarhus

Features

Issuer	Denmark
King	Christian III (1534-1559)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	1535
Value	4 Skilling (1⁄12)
Currency	Gulden (1513-1572)
Composition	Billon (.250 silver)
Weight	3.06 g
Diameter	28.8 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 301375
References	SIEG# C3-8.2 Jan Bendix; 2016. SIEGs Møntkatalog Norden: Danmark, Slesvig, Nordborg, Glücksborg, Plön, Gottorp, Dansk Vestindien, Trankebar, Færøerne, Grønland, Island, Norge : private mønter fra Færøerne, Grønland, Dansk Vestindien og Christiania. SIEG, Frederikssund, Denmark.

Obverse

Figure of King Christian III facing right, partially inside a circle. Legend outside. King wears a full armor but no helm and hold a scepter (or a mace) in left hand

Script: Latin

Lettering: CRISTIANVS · D:G · ELECT · REX · DACIE.

Translation: Christian (III) elected King of Denmark

Reverse

Crowned shield with arms of Denmark divides last two digits of date at sides+

Script: Latin

Lettering:
☘ MONETA · NOVA · ARHVSIENSIS
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Numista Rarity index: 92

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Bullion value: USD 0.81

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