8 Skilling - Christian VII 1773-1775 front 8 Skilling - Christian VII 1773-1775 back
8 Skilling - Christian VII 1773-1775 photo
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8 Skilling - Christian VII

 
Silver (.562) 3.06 g 21.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Christian VII (1766-1808)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1773-1775
Value
8 Skilling (1⁄12)
Currency
Rigsdaler specie (1746-1814)
Composition
Silver (.562)
Weight
3.06 g
Diameter
21.9 mm
Thickness
0.95 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#46039
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Value and date on 4 lines. Mint master´s initials underneath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VIII
SKILLING
DANSKE ·
17 ⚒ 73 ·
I·H·M·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Skilling coin from Norway, minted during the reign of Christian VII (1773-1775), is that it was made of silver, specifically .562 silver, which is a relatively high percentage of silver content for a circulating coin. This makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1773 IHM 549000 - - - - - -
1774 IHM 414000 - - - - - -
1775 IHM 144000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Skilling - Christian VII 1773-1775 coin.