24 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII 1778-1783 front 24 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII 1778-1783 back
24 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII 1778-1783 photo
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24 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII

 
Silver (.562) 9.1 g 28.76 mm
Description
Issuer
Denmark
King
Christian VII (1766-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1778-1783
Value
24 Skilling (¼)
Currency
Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition
Silver (.562)
Weight
9.1 g
Diameter
28.76 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#148504
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned oval three-parted shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Value in letters around rim. Date below, divided by mintmaster initials

Script: Latin

Lettering:
24 SKILLING DANSKE.
17 C.H.L. 83

Interesting fact

The 24 Skilling Dansk coin featuring Christian VII of Denmark was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Denmark, known as the "Dansk monetary crisis" (1778-1783). The government had issued a large amount of paper money to finance their involvement in the American Revolutionary War, which led to inflation and a devaluation of the Danish currency. As a result, the value of the 24 Skilling coin fluctuated significantly during this period, making it an interesting piece of numismatic history.