Denmark - 1813

1 Skilling
Obverse - Denmark - 1 Skilling - 1813 Reverse - Denmark - 6 Skilling - 1813
Obverse - Bare headed bust, right.
Legend, FRIDERICUS VI DEI GRATIA REX.
Reverse - 1 / RIGSBANK / SKILLING . / 1813 .
Size, 21 mm.
 
Denmark introduced a new monetary system in 1813 of which this is an example. These common pieces are usually heavily worn so a nice example like this was one I wanted.
 
The edge is a bit unusual with a line cut into it halfway giving it a striped appearance. Within the central cut there is an additional herringbone recessed below the surface of the edge. I would guess this was a device to prevent people from shaving down the coin and melting the shavings together with those from other coins.