© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
2 Skilling Dansk - Frederik V
| Billon (.343 silver) | 1.218 g | 18.3 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick V (Frederik V) (1746-1766) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1750-1761 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Billon (.343 silver) |
| Weight | 1.218 g |
| Diameter | 18.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Value and date on four lines. Mintmark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*II*
SKILLING
DANSKE
1761.
H.S.K.
Comment
This coin was minted with frozen dates until 1774, under Christian VII, even if they have the monogram of King Frederik V. More during Frederik V Kingdom there was an devaluation of silver price so the percentage of silver decrease from 0.343 of 1751/1756 to 0.250 of 1761Interesting fact
The 2 Skilling Dansk coin featuring Frederik V of Denmark was minted during a time of economic struggle for the country. The government had been facing financial difficulties, and the value of the Danish currency had been depreciating. As a result, the minting of coins was reduced, and the 2 Skilling Dansk coin was one of the few coins that continued to be produced during this time. Despite the economic challenges, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with some mintage years selling for thousands of dollars.
