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20 Cents - Frederik VII

 
Silver (.625) 6.961 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917)
King
Frederick VII (1848-1863)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1859-1862
Value
20 Cents (0.20)
Currency
Daler (1849-1905)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Weight
6.961 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#17460
Rarity index
61%

Reverse

Ship and denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DANSK VESTINDISK MØNT
20 CENTS

Translation:
Danish West Indies Mint
20 cents

Engraver: Harald Conradsen

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the United States Virgin Islands were still under Danish rule, specifically between 1859 and 1862. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during this period and is highly sought after by collectors today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1859  10 - - - - - -
1862  560000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Cents - Frederik VII 1859-1862 coin.