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½ Skilling - Carl XIV
| Copper | 4.68 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III John (1818-1844) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1839-1841 |
| Value | ½ Skilling (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1816-1875) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.68 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#25124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Value and date in 4 lines. Crossed hammer and pick below the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.½.
SKILLING
SKILLEMYNT
1839
Edge
Plain
Comment
There were two types in 1841.Reverse
Die A - nothing under the date, as on model of previous years.
Die B - star under the date.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev.
Interesting fact
The ½ Skilling coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Carl XIV (1839-1841), features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin's design to help people distinguish it from counterfeit coins, which were prevalent at the time. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting and valuable to collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | 613000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1840 | 2558000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1841 | 1683000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Skilling - Carl XIV 1839-1841 coin.
