5 Cents / 25 Bit - Christian IX 1905 front 5 Cents / 25 Bit - Christian IX 1905 back
5 Cents / 25 Bit - Christian IX 1905 photo
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5 Cents / 25 Bit - Christian IX

1905 year
Nickel (100%) 4.5 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917)
King
Christian IX (1863-1906)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1905
Value
5 Cents (0.05)
Currency
Daler (1849-1905)
Composition
Nickel (100%)
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#14185
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

Denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 CENTS
25 BiT
G.I.

Translation:
5 cent
25 bit

Engraver: Gunnar Jensen

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a brief period when the United States Virgin Islands were still under Danish rule. The coin features the image of King Christian IX of Denmark, who reigned from 1863 to 1906. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during this period and is highly sought after by collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1905 P❤GI 20 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents / 25 Bit - Christian IX 1905 coin.