A mid-19th century 10 Skilling coin from the Danish West Indies (modern-day American Virgin Islands), struck in 1840 and issued during the islands' period under Danish rule. A compact silver coin prized by collectors of colonial and Caribbean numismatics.
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Country: Danish West Indies / American Virgin Islands
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Year: 1840
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Denomination: 10 Skilling
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Composition: 62.5% silver
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Size: 17 mm diameter
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Weight: 2.436 g
These coins are sought after for their historical connection to Caribbean trade and colonial administration, and they pair well with other 19th century Danish or Caribbean issues in any collection.
