8 Skilling - Frederik IV (Pattern) 1712 front 8 Skilling - Frederik IV (Pattern) 1712 back
8 Skilling - Frederik IV (Pattern) 1712 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

8 Skilling - Frederik IV Pattern

1712 year
Silver 2.86 g -
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Frederick IV (1699-1730)
Type
Pattern
Year
1712
Value
8 Skilling (1⁄12)
Currency
Speciedaler (1523-1746)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.86 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#317682
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Norwegian lion above mountains. 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

Reeded

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 for the Danish-Norwegian currency. 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 today.