Reverse In the central part, the inscription '1 Danish Skilling' in 3 lines in Danish: '1 SKILLING DANSKE'. To the left and right of the numeral '1' are two flowers. Below is the year of issue: '1779'. Decorative raised denticles are placed along the edge of the rim.
Obverse In the central part is the crowned royal monogram: a crown at the top, below it a large letter 'C' and the numeral '7', signifying: 'CHRISTIAN 7'.