Obverse © Oslo Myntgalleri – Reverse © noumea
Obverse © Oslo Myntgalleri – Reverse © noumea
32 Rigsbankskilling / 10 Schilling Courant - Christian VIII
| Silver (.687) | 6.129 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VIII (1839-1848) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1842-1843 |
| Value | 32 Rigsbankskilling = 10 Schilling courant (⅓) |
| Currency | Rigsbankdaler (1813-1854) |
| Composition | Silver (.687) |
| Weight | 6.129 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Greater shield with Arms of Denmark and its territories within a crowned open ermine mantle. Around the shield is the collar of the Order of the Elephant. Value around rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 32 RIGSBANKSKILLING *
10 SCHILL COURANT
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 32 Rigsbankskilling / 10 Schilling Courant coin from Denmark is that it was issued during the reign of King Christian VIII, who was also the King of Norway at the time. This coin was part of a series of coins that were minted to standardize the currency across both countries, creating a unified monetary system. This coin, in particular, was minted in 1842 and 1843, and it features the king's crowned bust on one side and the denomination and country name on the other. It's made of silver with a purity of .687 and weighs 6.129 grams.
