Norway 1820 skilling
This specimen was lot 1427 in Sincona sale 63 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 100 CHF (about US$125 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"NORWAY, Karl XIV. Johann, 1818-1844. 1 Skilling Species 1820, Kongsberg. Gutes vorzüglich. Übliche kleine Stempel- und Schrötlingsfehler. (kingdom of Norway, Charles XIV John, 1818-44, one skilling of 1820, Kongsberg mint. Good extremely fine, With the usual dies and flan errors.)"
One specie daler was 120 skilling until 1873. Norway was under Swedish rule 1814-1907. This type was struck 1819-34. 1820 is the most common date.
Recorded mintage: 3,817,000 for 1819-20.
Specification: copper, 27 mm diameter, this specimen 11.88 g.
Catalog reference: KM 286, Ahlström 59.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 63: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020
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