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12 Skilling Dansk - Frederik IV "TOLF" Type
| Silver (.562) | 3.898 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1710-1711 |
| Value | 12 Skilling (⅛) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.562) |
| Weight | 3.898 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#83236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Value and date on four lines. Below the mintmark with an heart at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOLF
SKILLING
DANSKE
• 1711 •
• C ♥ W •
Translation:
Twelve
Skilling
Of Denmark
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Skilling Dansk - Frederik IV ("TOLF" Type) coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political change in Denmark. The coin was minted in 1710-1711, during the reign of King Frederik IV, who was instrumental in implementing reforms aimed at strengthening the Danish economy and military. The coin's design, which features an image of the king on one side and the Danish coat of arms on the other, reflects the country's growing sense of national identity and pride during this period. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from previous coins, which were made of copper, and marked a shift towards the use of more valuable metals in Danish currency.
