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50 Cents - Frederik VII Counterstamp ND
1850 year| Silver (.900) | 13.36 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | United States Virgin Islands › Danish West Indies (1730-1917) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick VII (1848-1863) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1850 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50) |
| Currency | Daler (1849-1905) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 13.36 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Counterstamped |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#382132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HALF DOL.
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Counterstamp on ½ Dollar from USA.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a brief period of Danish rule over the US Virgin Islands, specifically from 1850 to 1860. The coin features a counterstamp of King Frederik VII of Denmark, indicating that it was issued during his reign. This coin is a rare and unique piece of history, as it represents a short-lived period of Danish colonial rule in the Caribbean.
