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16 Skilling - Frederik VI Rigsbank Token
1814 year| Copper | 14.12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick VI (Frederik VI) (1808-1839) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1814 |
| Value | 16 Rigsbankskilling (⅙) |
| Currency | Rigsbankdaler (1813-1854) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 14.12 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Lettering value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RIGSBANKTEGN
FOR
16 SKILLING
1814.
Comment
These are government bonds issued after the 1813 bankrupt. Although these tokens shows a value do not claim to contain the net asset value indicated by the nominal value. Even if it is a sign of payment and not a coin in real terms, these government tokens are included in the current coins catalogues alongside real coins.Interesting fact
The A Token 16 Skilling - Frederik VI (Rigsbank Token) 1814 from Denmark made of Copper weighing 14.12 g is a rare and valuable coin that was used as a substitute for the official Danish currency during a time of economic hardship. It was issued by the Danish government in 1814 as a temporary solution to the lack of official coins, and it was made of copper, which was a more accessible material than the silver or gold that was typically used for coins at the time. Despite its humble origins, this coin has become a sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1814 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 16 Skilling - Frederik VI (Rigsbank Token) 1814 coin.
