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2 Skilling - Christian VI
1740 year| Copper | 1.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917) |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VI (1730-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1740 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler (1740-1849) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#94097 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination within circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DE DANSK · AMERIC · EYLAND · KAAB · MYNT
· II ·
SKILLING
DANSKE ·
· 1740 ·
· C ♥W .
Translation:
2 Danish Skillings
from the mint of the Danish American Islands
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Skilling coin from the Danish West Indies (now the US Virgin Islands) is interesting because it was issued during a time when the islands were under Danish rule, yet it features a portrait of Christian VI, the King of Denmark, in a style that was commonly used on Danish coins of the time. This blending of colonial and royal imagery reflects the complex history of the islands and their relationship with Denmark.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1740 C♥W | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Skilling - Christian VI 1740 coin.
