1 Skilling - Christian IV 1643-1648 front 1 Skilling - Christian IV 1643-1648 back
1 Skilling - Christian IV 1643-1648 photo
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1 Skilling - Christian IV

 
Billon (.156 silver) 0.92 g -
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Christian IV (1588-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1643-1648
Value
1 Skilling (1⁄96)
Currency
Speciedaler (1523-1746)
Composition
Billon (.156 silver)
Weight
0.92 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#99000
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Value on four lines, surrounded by inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
SKILI
NGDA
NSK

NOR VAN GOTO REX

Translation:
1 Skilling Dansk
Inscription: King of Norway, Vandals and Goths

Comment

Legend varieties exist

Interesting fact

The 1 Skilling coin was used as a means of payment in Norway during the reign of King Christian IV (1643-1648). It was made of Billon, an alloy of copper and silver, and weighed 0.92 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin was an important part of the Norwegian economy at the time, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1643  207000 - - - - - -
1644  205000 - - - - - -
1646  47000 - - - - - -
1647  123000 - - - - - -
1648  255000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Skilling - Christian IV 1643-1648 coin.