Denmark 12 Skilling - Frederik VI, 1812

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Denmark Denmark
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1625 – 1813)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 12 Skilling
Year 1812
Ruler Frederick VI (Frederik VI) (1808–1839)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11.693
Diameter (mm) 24.45
Thickness (mm) 3
Demonetized Yes

Description

12 Skilling from Denmark. Issued in 1812. Struck in Copper. Measures 24.45 mm and weighs 11.69 g.

Obverse
Bare head facing right surrounded by legend (Frederik VI by the Grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned oval shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden divide value at sides. Date below, while legend surround the shield. (King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
Edge
Center reeded as of security edge

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1812  KM#673.1 overstruck on Denmark: KM#616 95%
1812  KM#673.2 overstruck on German states - Schleswig-Holstein: KM#118 13%

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