¼ Skilling - Charles XIV Johan 1819-1830 front ¼ Skilling - Charles XIV Johan 1819-1830 back
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¼ Skilling - Charles XIV Johan

 
Copper 4.3 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1819-1830
Value
¼ Skilling (1⁄192)
Currency
Fifth riksdaler (1798-1830)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.3 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#4094
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
¼
SKIL- -LING
1828

Edge

Slanted reeding

Comment

Size of coin may vary from 22,5 to 26 mm.

Interesting fact

The ¼ Skilling coin was used in Sweden during the reign of Charles XIV Johan (1819-1830) and was made of copper. It weighed 4.3 grams and had a diameter of 21.5 millimeters. Despite its small size, the coin was an important part of Sweden's currency system at the time, and it was 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  2450000 - - - - - -
1820  2610000 - - - - - -
1821  2208000 - - - - - -
1824  768000 - - - - - -
1825  2496000 - - - - - -
1827  3200000 - - - - - -
1828  4320000 - - - - - -
1829  4896000 - - - - - -
1830  256000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Skilling - Charles XIV Johan 1819-1830 coin.