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2 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VII (1766-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1801-1805 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#89153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Value and date on five lines. Mintmark below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 2 *
SKILLING
DANSK
SKILLE-
MYNT.
1801.
H·I·A·B
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Skilling Dansk coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian VII (1801-1805), was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Specifically, it contains 25% silver and 75% copper. This composition was used to reduce the cost of producing the coin, as silver was a more expensive metal at the time. Despite being made of a less valuable metal, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1801 HIAB | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1805 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII 1801-1805 coin.
