¼ Skilling - Carl XIII 1817 front ¼ Skilling - Carl XIII 1817 back
¼ Skilling - Carl XIII 1817 photo
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¼ Skilling - Carl XIII

1817 year
Copper 7.1 g 26.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XIII (Karl XIII) (1809-1818)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1817
Value
¼ Skilling (1⁄192)
Currency
Fifth riksdaler (1798-1830)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.1 g
Diameter
26.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#22199
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Big crossed arrows cut the value in two at sides. Below is the date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
-
4
SKIL LING
1817

Interesting fact

The ¼ Skilling coin was minted during the reign of King Carl XIII of Sweden, who ruled from 1809 to 1818. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Swedish coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of copper and weighed 7.1 grams, which was a relatively small weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the ¼ Skilling coin was an important part of the Swedish currency system and was widely used in everyday transactions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1817  1152000 - - - - - -

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