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2 Skilling - Christian VIII
1847 year| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.218 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917) |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VIII (1839-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1847 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler (1740-1849) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.218 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#40056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*II*
SKILLING
DANSK
AMERIK:
MYNT.
1847.
Translation:
2 Skillings
Danish America Mint
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Skilling coin from the United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917) is interesting because it was minted during a time when the islands were under Danish rule, yet it features a portrait of Christian VIII, who was the King of Denmark at the time. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the colonial past of the Virgin Islands and its ties to Denmark.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | 244000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Skilling - Christian VIII 1847 coin.
