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⅔ Skilling Banco - Oscar I small head
| Copper | 7.6 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Oscar I (1844-1859) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1845-1855 |
| Value | ⅔ Skilling (1⁄72) |
| Currency | Riksdaler banco (1830-1855) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Denomination and date, divided vertically by crossed arrows, within a wreath made by oak branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2/3
SKILLING
BANCO
1847
Edge
Plain
Comment
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Skilling Banco coin was used in Sweden during a time of great economic change. The coin was introduced in 1845, and its design was meant to reflect the country's shift towards a more modern, industrialized economy. The coin's obverse features a portrait of King Oscar I, while the reverse depicts a crowned shield with the Swedish coat of arms. The coin was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at the time, and it weighed 7.6 grams. Despite its relatively small size, the ⅔ Skilling Banco coin played an important role in Sweden's economy during the mid-19th century.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1846 | 123120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 | 88848 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 | 219168 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 | 329472 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 | 467280 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 | 297360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 | 52128 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 | 407952 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | 505944 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅔ Skilling Banco - Oscar I (small head) 1845-1855 coin.
