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25 Cents - Frederik VII Counterstamp ND
1850 year| Silver (.900) | 6.68 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick VII (1848-1863) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1850 |
| Value | 25 Cents (0.25) |
| Currency | Daler (1849-1905) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 6.68 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#382134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
QUAR. DOL.
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a brief period of Danish rule over the US Virgin Islands, specifically between 1850 and 1852. The coin features a counterstamp of King Frederik VII of Denmark, indicating that it was minted specifically for use in the Danish West Indies. This coin is a rare and unique piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the complex and diverse history of the US Virgin Islands.
