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½ Skilling Dansk - Christian VII
1771 year| Copper | 5.846 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VII (1766-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1771 |
| Value | ½ Skilling (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.846 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Value and date on five lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
SKILLING
DANSKE
K.M.
1771
Comment
This coin has been minted with 1771 frozen date until 1784. Three main variant can be described:KM# 615.1 (1771; Altona Mint) "C" in monogram is 15 mm. high while "7" in monogram is 10 mm. high and have a thick cross bar. Wide crown above monogram. Widely spaced K.M. in value.
KM# 615.2 (1773; Copenhagen Mint) "C" in monogram is 16 mm. high while "7" in monogram is 9 mm. high and have a thin cross bar. Wide crown above monogram. Widely spaced K.M. in value.
KM# 615.3 (1784; Copenhagen Mint) "C" in monogram is 17 mm. high while "7" in monogram is 12 mm. high. Small but higher crown above thin monogram. Less spaced K.M. in value.
Interesting fact
The ½ Skilling Dansk coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian VII in 1771, features an interesting design element. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of the king, while the reverse side features a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Denmark. This design was used for a short period, making it a unique and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 | 1894272 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Skilling Dansk - Christian VII 1771 coin.
