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½ Skilling - Charles XIV Johan
| Copper | 8.5 g | 30.3 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1819-1830 |
| Value | ½ Skilling (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Fifth riksdaler (1798-1830) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#3378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Big crossed arrows cut the value in two at sides. Below is the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
SKIL- -LING
1821
Edge
Slanted reeding
Interesting fact
The ½ Skilling coin was minted during the reign of Charles XIV Johan, who was the King of Sweden and Norway from 1818 to 1844. 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 8.5 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin of its size at the time. Despite its relatively small size, the ½ Skilling coin played an important role in the Swedish economy during the early 19th century, as it was widely used for everyday transactions. Today, the coin is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1819 | 1264000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 | 1296000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 | 1840000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 | 944000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 | 640000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1825 | 816000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1827 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1828 | 1872000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1829 | 2560000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1830 | 588000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Skilling - Charles XIV Johan 1819-1830 coin.
