Danish West Indies 12 Skilling - Christian VI, 1740
Information
Country
Danish West Indies
Danish West Indies
Currency
Rigsdaler
(1740 – 1849)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
12 Skilling
Year
1740
Ruler
Christian VI
(1730–1746)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.248
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
12 Skilling from Danish West Indies. Issued in 1740. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.25 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned monogram divides legend at both sides. (Christian VI by the grace of god King of Denmark and Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
- Reverse
- Ship within circle. Date below within circle. Value in legend outside the circle, along rim. (12 Danish Skilling for the Danish American islands)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1740 ♥ | 81K |
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