© Oslo Myntgalleri
© Oslo Myntgalleri
8 Skilling - Frederik IV Pattern
1712 year| Silver | 3.00 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick IV (1699-1730) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1712 |
| Value | 8 Skilling (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Speciedaler (1523-1746) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.00 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#119256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two men holding the crowned coat of arms of Norway. The coat of arms has a lion holding a halberd and facing left, with vertical stripes inside the coat of arms. On top of it is the king´s moto and the value is divided by it. Under it is a mountain top with the signs for iron, gold, copper and silver. Mint mark on the bottom. Beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOMINUS MIHI AUDITOR
8 S
1712
Translation: Lord be my helper.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 8 Skilling coin was minted during the reign of King Frederik IV of Denmark-Norway, who ruled from 1699 to 1730. The coin was part of a series of pattern coins minted during his reign, which were intended to test new designs and metallic compositions. The Pattern 8 Skilling coin features an image of the king on one side and the Norwegian coat of arms on the other. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist.
