12 Skilling - Oscar I 1845-1856 front 12 Skilling - Oscar I 1845-1856 back
12 Skilling - Oscar I 1845-1856 photo
© Oslo Myntgalleri

12 Skilling - Oscar I

 
Silver (.875) 2.89 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Oscar I (1844-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1845-1856
Value
12 Skilling (0.1)
Currency
Speciedaler (1816-1875)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
2.89 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#31997
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

Crowned arms within 3/4 wreath, crossed hammers divides date below, value above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
12 SK
18 53

Edge

Mintage from 1845 to 1848 is plain and from 1850 to 1856 is beaded.

Interesting fact

The 12 Skilling coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Oscar I (1845-1856), features a unique design element - a small crown on the obverse side, which was added to symbolize the king's role as the crown prince. This detail sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1845  631000 - - - - - -
1846  250000 - - - - - -
1847  256000 - - - - - -
1848  316000 - - - - - -
1850  287000 - - - - - -
1852  313000 - - - - - -
1853  360000 - - - - - -
1854  301000 - - - - - -
1855  450000 - - - - - -
1856  812000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 12 Skilling - Oscar I 1845-1856 coin.