2 Skilling - Christian V 1686-1687 front 2 Skilling - Christian V 1686-1687 back
2 Skilling - Christian V 1686-1687 photo
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2 Skilling - Christian V

 
Billon (.344 silver) 1.22 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Christian V (1670-1699)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1686-1687
Value
2 Skilling (1⁄48)
Currency
Speciedaler (1523-1746)
Composition
Billon (.344 silver)
Weight
1.22 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#98988
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned shield with the norwegian lion holding an axe and facing left. Date divided by the shield. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the edge of the obverse.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
II·SKILLING·DANSKE ⚒
16 | 87

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Skilling coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Christian V in 1686-1687, features an interesting design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally made during the minting process and was used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was created by a special tool that was used to punch a small hole in the center of the coin blank before it was struck. This feature was unique to Norwegian coins of that time and was used as a way to prevent counterfeiting.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1687  503000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Skilling - Christian V 1686-1687 coin.