⅙ Skilling Banco - Oscar I 1844-1855 front ⅙ Skilling Banco - Oscar I 1844-1855 back
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⅙ Skilling Banco - Oscar I

 
Copper 2.4 g 16.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Oscar I (1844-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1844-1855
Value
⅙ Skilling Banco (1⁄288)
Currency
Riksdaler banco (1830-1855)
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.4 g
Diameter
16.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#32329
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

Denomination and date, divided vertically by crossed arrows, within a wreath made by oak branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/6
SKILLING
BANCO

1852

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The ⅙ Skilling Banco coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Oscar I (1844-1855), was made of copper and weighed 2.4 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, this coin was an important part of Sweden's currency system during the 19th century, and it remained in circulation until the early 20th century. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists, particularly those interested in Swedish currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1844  291300 - - - - - -
1845  92160 - - - - - -
1846  67104 - - - - - -
1847  822528 - - - - - -
1849  536544 - - - - - -
1850  406944 - - - - - -
1851  486144 - - - - - -
1852  461664 - - - - - -
1853  126144 - - - - - -
1854  421920 - - - - - -
1855  311040 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅙ Skilling Banco - Oscar I 1844-1855 coin.