© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
12 Skilling - Frederik IV
| Silver (.562) | 3.9 g | 23.8 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (1699-1730) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1717-1724 |
| Value | 12 Skilling (⅛) |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver (.562) |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 23.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99206 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Value and date on four lines. Mint master´s initials under the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*XII*
SKILLING
DANSKE
·1724·
H·C·M
Comment
By a royal degree on 15th Juli 1726, the value was reduced to 10 Skilling1724 has a variety without dots in the mint master´s initials
Interesting fact
The 12 Skilling coin was used as a means of payment in Norway during the reign of King Frederik IV (1717-1724). It was made of silver and weighed 3.9 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely accepted and used in everyday transactions, demonstrating the trust and confidence that people had in the Norwegian monetary system during that period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1717 | 1390000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1718 | 2005000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1719 | 1499000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1720 | 1300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1721 | 1373000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1722 | 1743000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1723 | 1402000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1724 | 1194000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 12 Skilling - Frederik IV 1717-1724 coin.
