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8 Skilling - Carl XIII
1817 year| Silver (.500) | 3.3 g | 21.64 mm |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Charles II (1814-1818) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1817 |
| Value | 8 Skilling (1⁄15) |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1816-1875) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21.64 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#25138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Value and date in 5 lines. Crossed hammers divide the date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*8*
SKILLING
SPECIES.
18 17.
I.G.P.
Interesting fact
The 8 Skilling coin from Norway, issued during the reign of King Carl XIII in 1817, features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to make it easier for people to thread a string or cord through it, allowing them to wear the coin as a pendant or amulet. This design feature was a common practice in Scandinavian countries during the 18th and 19th centuries, and it adds an interesting historical and cultural element to the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1817 | 241000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Skilling - Carl XIII 1817 coin.
