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8 Skilling Dansk - Christian V
1672 year| Silver (.671) | 2.81 g | 22.3 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1672 |
| Value | 8 Skilling (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.671) |
| Weight | 2.81 g |
| Diameter | 22.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#145292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value and date on four lines. Mintmaster initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* VIII *
SKILLING
DANSKE
1672
GK
*
Interesting fact
The 8 Skilling Dansk coin from Denmark, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1672, features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to indicate its authenticity and value. At the time, counterfeit coins were prevalent, and the hole was a way to prove that the coin was made of genuine silver and not a fake. This unique feature makes the 8 Skilling Dansk coin stand out among other coins of its time and adds to its historical significance.
