2 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII

Features

Issuer Denmark
King Christian VII (1766-1808)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1778-1785
Value 2 Skilling (1⁄48)
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1625-1813)
Composition Billon (.343 silver)
Weight 1.181 g
Diameter 18.3 mm
Thickness 0.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
42563
References KM# 631
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Crowned King's monogram. Legend around rim

Script: Latin

Lettering:
C7
D.G.DAN.NOR.VAN.GOT.REX

Translation: 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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 SKILLING DANSKE
17 | 83
C.H.L.

Mints

Royal Danish Mint (Den Kongelige Mønt), Copenhagen, Denmark (1739-date)
CHL Altona, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
DCL Altona, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Mark

HSK Hans Schierwen Knoph, Mint Master, Copenhagen (1761-1784)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1778  HSK 4% KM#631.1
1778 CHL 27% KM#631.2
1779 CHL Photo $ 25 24% KM#631.2
1781 CHL 18% KM#631.2
1782  HSK 16% KM#631.1
1782 CHL 14% KM#631.2
1783 CHL Photo $ 14 26% KM#631.2
1784 CHL 4% KM#631.2 (only 3 examples known)
1784 DCL 21% KM#631.3
1785 DCL 18% KM#631.3

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Bullion value: USD 0.33 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII
Katz
Auction 82
Lot 1539
Internet Archive
13 May 2023 1779 CHL – KM#631.2 XF USD 8.63
(EUR 8.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 871
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1779 CHL – KM#631.2 XF USD 24.80
(EUR 23.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Skilling Dansk - Christian VII
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 463
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 1783 CHL – KM#631.2 VF USD 14.02
(EUR 13.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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