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8 Skilling Dansk - Frederik IV Bust type
| Silver (.562) | 3.057 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Denmark |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1729-1730 |
| Value | 8 Skilling (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813) |
| Composition | Silver (.562) |
| Weight | 3.057 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Value in number and date on four lines. Below the mintmark with an heart at center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 8 *
SKILLING
DANSKE
• 1729 •
C ♥ W
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Skilling Dansk coin from Denmark is that it features a unique bust type of King Frederik IV, which was only used on coins minted during his reign from 1729 to 1730. This makes it a distinctive and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
