5 Cents - Frederik VII 1859 front 5 Cents - Frederik VII 1859 back
5 Cents - Frederik VII 1859 photo
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5 Cents - Frederik VII

1859 year
Silver (.625) 1.74 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917)
King
Frederick VII (1848-1863)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1859
Value
5 Cents (0.05)
Currency
Daler (1849-1905)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Weight
1.74 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#20876
Rarity index
34%

Reverse

Ship and denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DANSK VESTINDISK MØNT
5 CENTS

Translation:
Danish West Indies Mint
5 cents

Engraver: Harald Conradsen

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a brief period of Danish rule over the US Virgin Islands, specifically in 1859. The coin features an image of King Frederik VII of Denmark on one side and the denomination and year on the other. It was made of silver and weighs 1.74 grams. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it has become a sought-after collector's item due to its historical significance and limited mintage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1859  10 - - - - - -

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