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© Stacks Bowers
16 Reichsbank Schilling - Frederik VI
| Silver (.500) | 4.214 g |
| Issuer | Danish duchies of Schleswig and Holstein (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick IX (Frederik IX) (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1816-1818 |
| Value | 16 Reichsbank Schillings (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Speciesthaler (1787-1864) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 4.214 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#142102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with denomination, date and mintmasters initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*16*
REICHS=
BANK
SCHILLING.
1816.
M.F.
Comment
The Reichsbank Schilling was equivalent to the Danish rigsbank skilling.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Reichsbank Schilling coin from the Danish duchies of Schleswig and Holstein is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil and conflict in the region. The coin was issued by King Frederik VI of Denmark in 1816, just a few years after the Napoleonic Wars had ended and the Congress of Vienna had redrawn the borders of Europe. The duchies of Schleswig and Holstein were a source of contention between Denmark and Germany, and the coin's minting was likely a symbol of the king's efforts to assert his authority and control over the region. Despite the political tensions, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1816 MF | 31000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 CB | 125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 16 Reichsbank Schilling - Frederik VI 1816-1818 coin.
