© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
© Bruun Rasmussen Kunstauktioner
24 Skilling - Frederik V
| Silver (.500) | 6.49 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick V (1746-1766) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1763-1765 |
| Value | 24 Skilling (0.25) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler (1740-1849) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 6.49 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#17459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Ship sailing left within circle. Date below ship inside the circle. Legend outside, along the rim
Script: Latin
Lettering: XXIIII SKILL.DANSK.AMERIKANSK.M 1764
Translation:
24 Danish Skilling
American Mint
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 24 Skilling coin from the United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was issued in 1763-1765, during the reign of King Frederik V of Denmark, at a time when the Danish West Indies were facing challenges from the growing presence of European powers in the Caribbean. The coin's silver content and relatively low denomination made it a widely used currency for everyday transactions in the islands, and its design featuring the king's portrait and the Danish coat of arms symbolized the colonial power's influence in the region. Despite the challenges faced by the Danish West Indies during this time, the 24 Skilling coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1763 | 64000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1764 | 136000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1765 | 31000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 24 Skilling - Frederik V 1763-1765 coin.
