16 Skilling - Frederik IV 1715-1717 front 16 Skilling - Frederik IV 1715-1717 back
16 Skilling - Frederik IV 1715-1717 photo
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16 Skilling - Frederik IV

 
Silver (.625) 5.20 g -
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Frederick IV (1699-1730)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1715-1717
Value
16 Skilling = 1 Mark (⅙)
Currency
Speciedaler (1523-1746)
Composition
Silver (.625)
Weight
5.20 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#99350
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Value and date on four lines. Mint master's inscription under the date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*XVI*
SKILLING
DANSKE
·1715·

Comment

By royal degree on 31 juli 1726, the value was reduced to 15 Skilling

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 16 Skilling coin from Norway is that it was issued during the reign of King Frederik IV, who ruled from 1715 to 1717. The coin was made of silver (.625) and weighed 5.20 grams. Despite its relatively small size, the coin was an important part of Norway's currency system at the time, and it remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1715  275000 - - - - - -
1716  725000 - - - - - -
1717  502000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 16 Skilling - Frederik IV 1715-1717 coin.