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twocents
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Posted - 09/25/2009 :  17:12:55  Show Profile Send twocents a Private Message
Hey all,

I am about 15 rolls into a new penny box, and it is riddled with silver-colored coins. Some standard fare, such as a 1992 20 Groszy, 1996 Eire 5P, and a 2000 Australian nickel.

What I would like help with is details on this coin. Obverse 1843, DG Danle VG Rex, Christianus VIII. Reverse 2 and 1/2 Schill, 8 Rigsbank Skilling. I have been unable to find a picture of it on the internet.

Picture to follow.

Just my two cents!

PennySaved
1000+ Penny Miser Member



USA
1720 Posts

Posted - 09/25/2009 :  17:18:57  Show Profile Send PennySaved a Private Message
Have you looked at the World Coin Book?

Unfortunately I only have the one dated 1900-1999 but it has come in very handy.

I know there is one for 1800-1900.

They are $30 books but if you buy one just for the pictures and for identifying, you would not have to buy one every year.

Its a good reference to have on hand.

SELLING COPPER PENNIES 1.4X FACE SHIPPED......“I sincerely believe that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies, and that the principles of spending money to be paid by posterity, under the name of funding, is but swindling futurity on a large scale” Thomas Jefferson
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PennySaved
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USA
1720 Posts

Posted - 09/25/2009 :  17:25:15  Show Profile Send PennySaved a Private Message
I found something that might help you

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SELLING COPPER PENNIES 1.4X FACE SHIPPED......“I sincerely believe that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies, and that the principles of spending money to be paid by posterity, under the name of funding, is but swindling futurity on a large scale” Thomas Jefferson
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metalmoney.ca
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Canada
223 Posts

Posted - 09/25/2009 :  17:26:28  Show Profile Send metalmoney.ca a Private Message
from what i can find, it's from denmark

this is from wikipedia, hope its of some help

The Danish currency system established in 1625 consisted of 12 pfennig = 1 skilling, 16 skilling = 1 mark, 6 mark = 1 rigsdaler and 8 mark = 1 krone.[1] From 1713, two separate systems coexisted, courant and species, with courant being a debased currency also used for banknote issue. The rigsdaler species contained 4#8260;37 of a Cologne mark of fine silver (i.e., 9¼ rigsdaler species equalled one Cologne mark).

In 1813, following a financial crisis, a new currency system was introduced, based on the rigsbankdaler. This was divided into 96 rigsbank skilling and was equal to half a rigsdaler species or 6 rigsdaler courant.

A further change was made in 1854. The rigsdaler species name disappeared and the names rigsbankdaler and rigsbank skilling became rigsdaler and skilling rigsmønt. Thus, there were 96 skilling rigsmønt to the rigsdaler.

metal is a claim on future human labour. let's all go get some while the getting is good, eh?
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PennySaved
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USA
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Posted - 09/25/2009 :  17:36:59  Show Profile Send PennySaved a Private Message
APMEX has a picture of a 16 skilling

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twocents
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398 Posts

Posted - 09/25/2009 :  17:38:38  Show Profile Send twocents a Private Message
I just looked at the Wikipedia page. Sounds like this was a combination currency for Denmark and Schleswig-Holstein. I am hoping to get some valuation on this coin. I likewise am very interested in knowing its metal content.

After opening the entire box, I found another 2002 20 Groszy, another 1996 Eire 5P, and now a 1993 Singapore dime.

Just my two cents!
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PennySaved
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USA
1720 Posts

Posted - 09/25/2009 :  17:40:19  Show Profile Send PennySaved a Private Message
Well if its worth anywhere near what that 16 skilling is worth; I would be very jealous haha

Did you get that roll at a credit union or a branch?

SELLING COPPER PENNIES 1.4X FACE SHIPPED......“I sincerely believe that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies, and that the principles of spending money to be paid by posterity, under the name of funding, is but swindling futurity on a large scale” Thomas Jefferson
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twocents
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398 Posts

Posted - 09/25/2009 :  17:41:03  Show Profile Send twocents a Private Message
Apmex picture is definitely the same line of coin. I like the price tag on that one. Reverse looks much cooler on mine. Similar wear on both.

Just my two cents!
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PennySaved
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USA
1720 Posts

Posted - 09/25/2009 :  18:08:12  Show Profile Send PennySaved a Private Message
Were there none listed on ebay? If not, is there a local coin dealer you trust? Sometimes, I take coins into my local coin dealer to help with the grade and value.

SELLING COPPER PENNIES 1.4X FACE SHIPPED......“I sincerely believe that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies, and that the principles of spending money to be paid by posterity, under the name of funding, is but swindling futurity on a large scale” Thomas Jefferson
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twocents
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398 Posts

Posted - 09/25/2009 :  18:19:11  Show Profile Send twocents a Private Message
Several different years on Ebay, likely putting this coin at $5-$20.

Just my two cents!
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twocents
Penny Collector Member



398 Posts

Posted - 09/25/2009 :  19:10:01  Show Profile Send twocents a Private Message
It is .375 silver. These listings at least specifically mention the 1843 coin.

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Just my two cents!

Edited by - twocents on 09/25/2009 19:28:18
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twocents
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398 Posts

Posted - 09/25/2009 :  19:27:31  Show Profile Send twocents a Private Message
Does anyone have a subscription to Numismaster.com?

I found a site that has it going for 110 Euros in XF.

Just my two cents!

Edited by - twocents on 09/25/2009 19:35:43
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