© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
1 Skilling - Christian V
| Billon (.250 silver) | 0.81 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Christian V (1670-1699) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1675-1682 |
| Value | 1 Skilling (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 0.81 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#99003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value and date on four lines
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*1*
SKILLING
DANSKE
*1675*
Interesting fact
The 1 Skilling coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V (1675-1682), was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Specifically, it contains 25% silver and 75% copper. This composition was chosen to reduce the cost of producing the coin, as silver was a more expensive metal at the time. Despite being made of a less valuable metal, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1675 | 402000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1682 | 26000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Skilling - Christian V 1675-1682 coin.
