20 Cents / 1 Franc - Christian IX 1905 front 20 Cents / 1 Franc - Christian IX 1905 back
20 Cents / 1 Franc - Christian IX 1905 photo
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20 Cents / 1 Franc - Christian IX

1905 year
Silver (.800) 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917)
King
Christian IX (1863-1906)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1905
Value
20 Cents (0.20)
Currency
Daler (1849-1905)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#33428
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Three women and denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 FRANC • DANSK VESTINDIEN • 20 CENTS
G.I.
❤ 1905 P.

Translation:
Danish West Indies
1 franc
20 cents

Engraver: Gunnar Jensen

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a brief period of Danish rule over the US Virgin Islands, which lasted from 1730 to 1917. The coin features the image of King Christian IX of Denmark, who reigned from 1863 to 1906. This coin is a rare and unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of the complex and diverse history of the US Virgin Islands.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1905 P❤GI 20 - - - - - -

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