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Denmark - 1814

16 Skilling - 2nd

Obverse:

Coat of arms.

Size:

30.6 mm.

Edge:

incused center backslash

Reverse:

FOR / 16 SKILLING / 1814.

Legend:

RIGSBANKTEGN

Vern's Comments:

This is an upgrade from the previous piece.

Denmark introduced a new monetary system in 1813 of which this is an example. The 16 skilling piece was a one year type. The edge is a bit unusual with a line cut into it halfway giving it a striped appearance.

16 Skilling - 2nd