8 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII Shield type

€1.00
IssuerDenmark
Year1782
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value8 Skilling (1⁄12)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
CompositionSilver (.5625)
Weight3.057 g
Dimensions22.78 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#642
Obverse descriptionCrowned King`s monogram. Legend around rim
Obverse script
Obverse letteringC7 D·G·DAN·NOR·VAN·GOT·REX·
(Translation: (Christian VII) by the grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, of the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned oval three-parted shield with arms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Value in letters around rim. Date below, divided by mintmaster initials
Reverse script
Reverse lettering8 · SKILLING | DANSKE · 17 H·S·K· 82
Edge
MintHSK
Royal Danish Mint (Den Kongelige
Mønt), Copenhagen, Denmark (1739-date)
Mintage1782 HSK - -
Catalog ID2279937140
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