© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
12 Skilling Dansk - Frederik IV
| Silver (.562) | 3.898 g | 23.79 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1712-1719 |
| Value | 12 Skilling (⅛) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.562) |
| Weight | 3.898 g |
| Diameter | 23.79 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#49177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Value and date in letters and roman numbers on four lines. Below the mintmark with an heart at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*
*XII*
SKILLING
DANSKE
·1717·
·C ♥ W·
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 1712 to 1719. 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.
