¼ Skilling - Charles XIV Johan Pattern strike
1818 year| Copper | 4.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Charles XIV John (Karl XIV) (1818-1844) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1818 |
| Value | ¼ Skilling (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Fifth riksdaler (1798-1830) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.65 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#186836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned big crossed arrows cut the value in two at sides above date.
Lettering:
¼· SK·
1818
Comment
Weight varies, when struck on older coins weight can exceed 6 to 7 g.Interesting fact
The Pattern ¼ Skilling - Charles XIV Johan (Pattern strike) 1818 from Sweden was minted during a time of great change in Sweden's monetary system. In the early 19th century, Sweden was transitioning from a system of local currencies to a national currency, and the Pattern ¼ Skilling coin was one of the first coins to be minted in this new system. It was designed to be a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin to test the design and production process. Despite its limited mintage, the Pattern ¼ Skilling coin remains a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
