© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
© Leipziger Münzhandlung und Auktion Manfred Höhn
24 Skilling Dansk - Christian VI Monogram type
| Silver (.562) | 9.171 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VI (1730-1746) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1732-1743 |
| Value | 24 Skilling (¼) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.562) |
| Weight | 9.171 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Crowned shield with arms of Denmark, Sweden and Norway above big cross divides date at sides and mintmark at bottom. Value as legend around rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
24 • SKILLING • | DANSKE • COUR: M •
17 41
C W
Edge
Diagonal milling
Comment
Two main variants exists of this coin:Type A - With reverse legend starting clockwise from right of the crown (only in 1732 date)
Type B - With reverse legend starting counterclockwise from lower left. (in coins from 1732 to 1743)
Interesting fact
The 24 Skilling Dansk coin featuring Christian VI (Monogram type) was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Denmark. The coin's silver content was reduced to .562, which was lower than the standard silver content of previous coins. This was done to reduce the cost of producing the coin and to make it more affordable for the general population. Despite the reduction in silver content, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in trade and commerce.
