Norway 1807-IGP 2 skilling
This specimen was lot 46536 in Stack's Bowers Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $268.40. The catalog description[1] noted, "NORWAY. 2 Skilling, 1807-IGP. Kongsberg Mint. Christian VII. PCGS MS-64." In 1800, production of the billon two skilling resumed after being suspended in 1795. This type was struck 1800-07 in large quantities and is common. Christian VII was insane for most of his reign and the government was in the hands of regents, including his stepmother and later his son. The court was the scene of violent power struggles over who would have access to the incapable king. A few two skillings were struck in gold for presentation.
Recorded mintage: 3,507,400.
Specification: 1.5 g, 0.250 fine silver, 18 mm diameter, plain edge.
Catalog reference: KM-270; Hede-18B.
- Aamlid, J. O., B. Ahlström, K Jonsson and G. Thesen, Norges Mynter fra 995-1992, Stockholm: Numismatika Bokförlaget AB, 1991.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Siegs Møntcatalog 2016: Danmark med Omrader, 48 ed., Frederikssund, Siegs Forlag ApS, 2015.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2026.
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