© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
3 Skilling - Carl XV
| Billon (.250 silver) (0.0181 ASW) | 2.25 g | 16.72 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Karl IV) (1859-1872) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1868-1869 |
| Value | 3 Skilling (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1816-1875) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) (0.0181 ASW) |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 16.72 mm |
| Thickness | 1.26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#32232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Value and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* 3 *
SKILLING
1869
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 3 Skilling coin from Norway, issued during the reign of Carl XV in 1868-1869, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of Billon, a metal alloy containing only 0.250 silver, it still contains 0.0181 troy ounces of silver (ASW). This means that while the coin may not have a high silver content, it still holds some intrinsic value due to the presence of the precious metal.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1868 | 499000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Skilling - Carl XV 1868-1869 coin.
