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12 Skilling Dansk - Frederik IV
| Silver (.562) | 3.898 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1720-1722 |
| Value | 12 Skilling (⅛) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.562) |
| Weight | 3.898 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Crowned three-parted shield (its shape is quite triangular with widely rounded vertexes) with arms of Denmark, Norway and The Kalmar Union within circle divides mintmark. Shield is above a small lined cross and in encircled by a line. Value and date as legend outside the line.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XII · SKILLING · DANSKE · 1722
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Interesting fact
The 12 Skilling Dansk coin was used as a means of payment in Denmark during the 18th century, and its design features the image of King Frederik IV, who ruled Denmark from 1720 to 1722. The coin was made of silver and weighed 3.898 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its time. Despite its relatively small size, the 12 Skilling Dansk coin played an important role in the economy of Denmark during the early 18th century, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
