10 Skilling - Frederik VII 1848 front 10 Skilling - Frederik VII 1848 back
10 Skilling - Frederik VII 1848 photo
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10 Skilling - Frederik VII

1848 year
Silver (.625) 2.436 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917)
King
Frederick VII (1848-1863)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1848
Value
10 Skilling (5⁄48)
Currency
Rigsdaler (1740-1849)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Weight
2.436 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#40054
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*X*
SKILLING
DANSK
AMERIK:
MYNT.
1848

Translation:
10 Danish Skillings
Danish America Mint

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 10 Skilling coin from the United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917) is interesting because it was minted during a brief period of Danish rule over the islands, which lasted from 1730 to 1917. The coin features an image of King Frederik VII of Denmark on one side and the denomination and year on the other. It was made of silver (.625) and weighs 2.436 grams. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and limited mintage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1848  85000 - - - - - -

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