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© Teutoburger Münzauktion
4 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII
1783 year| Billon (.312 silver) | 2.751 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian VII (1766-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1783 |
| Value | 4 Skilling (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Billon (.312 silver) |
| Weight | 2.751 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Value and date on four lines, mintmark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* IIII *
SKILLING
DANSKE
1783
H • S • K
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII 1783 coin from Denmark is that it was minted during a time of economic reform. King Christian VII, who ruled Denmark from 1766 to 1808, implemented a series of economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the Danish economy and strengthening the country's financial system. The introduction of this coin, which was made of Billon (a silver-copper alloy) and had a relatively low value, was part of these reforms. It was designed to be more accessible to the general population and to promote trade and commerce. Despite its low value, the coin is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its design and history make it an interesting piece of Danish numismatic history.
