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½ Cent / 2½ Bit - Christian IX
1905 year| Bronze | 2.0 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917) |
|---|---|
| King | Christian IX (1863-1906) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1905 |
| Value | ½ Cent (0.005) |
| Currency | Daler (1849-1905) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#34072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
½ CENT
2 ½ BiT
G.I.
Translation:
½ cent
2½ bit
Engraver: Gunnar Jensen
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a brief period when the United States Virgin Islands were still under Danish rule. The coin features the image of King Christian IX of Denmark, who reigned from 1863 to 1906. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during this period and is highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 P♥GI | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Cent / 2½ Bit - Christian IX 1905 coin.
