½ Skilling - Carl XIV (pattern) 1837 front ½ Skilling - Carl XIV (pattern) 1837 back
½ Skilling - Carl XIV (pattern) 1837 photo
© Oslo Myntgalleri

½ Skilling - Carl XIV pattern

1837 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Charles III John (1818-1844)
Type
Pattern
Year
1837
Value
½ Skilling (1⁄240)
Currency
Speciedaler (1816-1875)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#417801
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value and date in 4 lines. Crossed hammer and pick below the date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
.½.
SKILLING
SKILLEMYNT
1837

Comment

NM.73

Interesting fact

The Pattern ½ Skilling - Carl XIV (pattern) 1837 from Norway made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by the Norwegian artist and engraver, Iver Hvitfeldt, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and banknotes for Norway during the 19th century.