2 Rigsbankskilling - Christian VIII

€2.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1842
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Rigsbankskilling (1⁄48)
CurrencyRigsbankdaler (1813-1854)
CompositionCopper
Weight14.616 g
Dimensions28.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#728
Obverse descriptionPortrait of King Christian VIII facing right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCHRISTIANVS VIII D:G:DANIÆ V:G:REX F.K.
(Translation: Christian VIII by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, of the Goths and the Wends)
Reverse descriptionCrossed sword and scepter with Crown of Denmark above; below the value with date at left and mintmarks at right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 1842 R:B:S ♔ V.S.
Edge
Mint
Royal Danish Mint (Den Kongelige
Mønt), Copenhagen, Denmark (1739-date)
Mintage1842 ♔ - -
Catalog ID6768073580
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