Denmark 2 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII, 1778 – 1785
Information
Country
Denmark
Denmark
Currency
Rigsdaler specie
(1625 – 1813)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Skilling
Year
1778 – 1785
Ruler
Christian VII
(1766–1808)
Composition
Billon (.343 silver)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
1.181
Diameter (mm)
18.3
Thickness (mm)
0.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Skilling from Denmark. Issued from 1778 to 1785. Struck in Billon (.343 silver). Measures 18.3 mm and weighs 1.18 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned King's monogram. Legend around rim (Christian VII, Dei Gratia King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
- Reverse
- Crowned oval shield with arms of Denmark divides date at sides. Value in letters around rim. Mint Master initials below the shield
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1785 DCL | — | — | — | KM#631.3 | 17% | |
| 1784 CHL | — | — | — | KM#631.2 (only 3 examples known) | 4% | |
| 1784 DCL | — | — | — | KM#631.3 | 21% | |
| 1783 CHL | — | € 14,00 | — | KM#631.2 | 26% | |
| 1782 HSK | — | — | — | KM#631.1 | 16% | |
| 1782 CHL | — | — | — | KM#631.2 | 14% | |
| 1781 CHL | — | — | — | KM#631.2 | 18% | |
| 1779 CHL | — | — | € 25,00 | KM#631.2 | 24% | |
| 1778 HSK | — | — | — | KM#631.1 | 4% | |
| 1778 CHL | — | — | — | KM#631.2 | 27% |
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