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3 Rigsbankskilling - Christian VIII Type II
1842 year| Billon (.229 silver) | 1.519 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VIII (1839-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1842 |
| Value | 3 Rigsbankskilling (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Rigsbankdaler (1813-1854) |
| Composition | Billon (.229 silver) |
| Weight | 1.519 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#42508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 58% |
Reverse
Crown over crossed sword and scepter; value in abbreviated R.B.S. above; below Royal Orb divides date and initials.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
3 R. B. S.
F . 18 ♁ 42 . F .
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Denmark. In the early 1840s, the country was facing a severe economic crisis, and the government was forced to debase the currency by reducing the silver content of the coins. Despite this, the 3 Rigsbankskilling coin still maintained a relatively high silver content of .229, making it a unique and valuable piece in the history of Danish numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1842 ♁ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Rigsbankskilling - Christian VIII (Type II) 1842 coin.
