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12 Skilling - Frederik V
| Silver (.500) | 3.248 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick V (1746-1766) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1748-1765 |
| Value | 12 Skilling (⅛) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler (1740-1849) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 3.248 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#29557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Ship within circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.XII. SKIL. DANSK. FOR. DE. DANSK. AMERIC. INSULER
.1748.
Translation: 12 Danish Skilling for the Danish American islands
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Skilling coin from the United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917) is that it was minted during a time when the islands were under Danish rule, and it features an image of King Frederik V of Denmark on one side and the coat of arms of the Danish West Indies on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency on the islands during the 18th century and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1748 | 51000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1757 | 81000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1763 | 160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1764 | 199000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1765 | 46000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 12 Skilling - Frederik V 1748-1765 coin.
