Danish West Indies 12 Skilling - Frederik V, 1748
Information
Country
Danish West Indies
Danish West Indies
Currency
Rigsdaler
(1740 – 1849)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
12 Skilling
Year
1748
Ruler
Frederick V (Friedrich V)
(1746–1766)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.248
Diameter (mm)
24
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
12 Skilling from Danish West Indies. Issued in 1748. Struck in Silver (.500). Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.25 g.
- Obverse
- Bust facing right (Frederik V by the grace of god King of Denmark and Norway)
- Reverse
- Ship sailing left within circle. Date below ship inside the circle. Legend outside, along the rim. (12 Danish Skilling for the Danish American islands)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1748 | 85K | KM#5 ("DANSK AMERIC INSULER") |
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