24 Skilling - Carl XV 1861-1862 front 24 Skilling - Carl XV 1861-1862 back
24 Skilling - Carl XV 1861-1862 photo
© Oslo Myntgalleri

24 Skilling - Carl XV

 
Silver (.875) 5.78 g -
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Charles IV (Karl IV) (1859-1872)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1861-1862
Value
24 Skilling (⅕)
Currency
Speciedaler (1816-1875)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
5.78 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#39001
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms divide value within wreath, crossed hammers divides date below. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
24 Sk
18 61

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 24 Skilling - Carl XV 1861-1862 coin from Norway is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country's monetary system. In 1857, Norway adopted a new currency system based on the gold standard, and the 24 Skilling coin was one of the first coins to be minted under this new system. The coin's design, featuring a portrait of King Carl XV, was also new for this series and was meant to symbolize the country's transition towards a more modern and stable monetary system.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1861  13 - - - - - -
1862  1200 - - - - - -

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