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2 Skilling - Frederik VI broken neck-cut
| Copper | 4.85 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick VI (Frederik VI) (1808-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1811 |
| Value | 2 Skilling (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.85 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden divide value at sides. Date below, while legend surround the shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DANIAE NORVEGIAE VAN GOTH REX
2 S
.1810.
Translation: King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Skilling coin from Denmark featuring Frederik VI with a broken neck-cut is a rare and unique coin. It's interesting to note that the broken neck-cut is not a mistake or a flaw, but rather a deliberate design choice made by the engraver, Christian Danneskiold-Samsøe, to create a distinctive feature for the coin. This feature has become a defining characteristic of the coin and has made it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1810 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1811 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Skilling - Frederik VI (broken neck-cut) 1810-1811 coin.
