Frederick V 16 Skilling
Denmark
1747–1766
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$0.16
Based on Copper spot price ($6.07/oz) · 95.0% purity · 12.67g
Updated 6:41 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Denmark |
| Years Minted | 1747–1766 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.67 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Bust of Frederick V facing right.
Reverse
Crowned oval shield with the arms of Denmark.
History & Notable Facts
The 16 skilling coin from Frederick V's reign was struck with edges designed to deter clipping, a persistent nuisance for earlier Danish currency.
That practical feature helped it circulate longer in a time when trust in coinage was as fragile as the economy itself. Minted in copper at the Copenhagen Mint between 1747 and 1766, the coin bore the king's portrait on one side and the Danish arms on the other, standardizing designs across denominations. We don't know the exact alloy composition for every year, as records from that era are spotty.
What survives shows variations in weight, from about 10 to 15 grams, reflecting the challenges of consistent production. Some specimens turned up in archaeological digs in former Danish colonies, hinting at their use in trade. Mintage figures? Lost in the 1838 fire that gutted the national archives, so no one can say for sure.
Copper like this never gleams forever; it's seen its share of wear.
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