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12 Skilling - Christian VI

1740 year
Silver (.500) 3.248 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917)
King
Christian VI (1730-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1740
Value
12 Skilling (⅛)
Currency
Rigsdaler (1740-1849)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
3.248 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#29556
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Ship within circle. Date below within circle. Value in legend outside the circle, along rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XII. SKIL. DANSK. FOR. DE. DANSK. AMERIC. INSULER.
_________
. 1740 .
. C ♥ W .

Translation: 12 Danish Skilling for the Danish American islands

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 12 Skilling coin from the United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917) is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during a unique historical period. The coin was minted in 1740, during the reign of Christian VI of Denmark, and it was used in the Danish West Indies, which was a colony of Denmark at the time. The coin was made of silver and weighed 3.248 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its time. The fact that it was used in the Danish West Indies makes it a rare and valuable collector's item today, as it serves as a reminder of the history and cultural exchange between Denmark and the United States Virgin Islands.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1740 ♥ 81000 - - - - - -

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