Denmark 4 and 16 Skilling and 1/2, 1, and 2 Rigsdaler 1854 to 1863

These are neat old coins from Denmark. They sport the portrait of Frederick VII, who ruled from 1848 to 1863.

4 SKILLING: 0.015 troy ounces silver
16 SKILLING: 0.063 ounces silver
1/2 RIGSDALER: 0.203 ounces silver
1 RIGSDALER: 0.406 ounces silver
2 RIGSDALER: 0.813 ounces silver

(Thanks, Jennifer, for your thorough description of your coin. I wish more of our requesters were like you!)

The listings below give approximate catalog values for these coins. Catalog values apply only to problem-free coins, with no scratches, stains, cleanings, nicks, gouges, and the like. Please read our Important Terminology page so you understand how to convert catalog values to actual buy and sell values.

4 SKILLING (1854 to 1856):
worn: $5 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $32
well preserved: $80
fully uncirculated: $150

16 SKILLING (1856 to 1858):
worn: $8 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $30
well preserved: $60
fully uncirculated: $120
there is a 16 skilling that does not have a reeded edge; these 'plain edge' coins catalog over $1000

1/2 RIGSDALER (1854 to 1855):
worn: $20 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $90
well preserved: $160
fully uncirculated: $300

1 RIGSDALER (1854 to 1855):
worn: $20 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $90
well preserved: $160
fully uncirculated: $350

2 RIGSDALER (1854 to 1863):
worn: $120 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $320
well preserved: $550
fully uncirculated: $900
2 rigsdaler coins dated 1856 and 1863 are quite rare; double these values
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