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20 Skilling - Christian VIII
| Silver (.625) | 4.872 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917) |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VIII (1839-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1840-1847 |
| Value | 20 Skilling (5⁄24) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler (1740-1849) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 4.872 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#18580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*XX*
SKILLING
DANSK
AMERIKANSK
MYNT.
1845.
Translation:
20 Danish Skillings
Danish America Mint
Edge
Engrailed
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 1840 and 1847. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during this period and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1845 | 55000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Skilling - Christian VIII 1840-1847 coin.
