8 Skilling - Carl XIV 1819 front 8 Skilling - Carl XIV 1819 back
8 Skilling - Carl XIV 1819 photo
© Oslo Myntgalleri

8 Skilling - Carl XIV

1819 year
Silver (.500) 3.37 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Charles III John (1818-1844)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1819
Value
8 Skilling (1⁄15)
Currency
Speciedaler (1816-1875)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
3.37 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#85274
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Value and date in 5 lines. Crossed hammers divide the date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*8*
SKILLING
SPECIES.
18 19.
I.G P

Interesting fact

The 8 Skilling coin from Norway, issued during the reign of King Carl XIV in 1819, features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally added to the coin to help people distinguish it from counterfeit coins, which were prevalent at the time. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting and valuable to collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1819 IGP 101000 - - - - - -

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