Sweden 1819 1/2 skilling
This specimen was lot 1033 in Classical Numismatic Group's sale of the Lissner Collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $332.75. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWEDEN. Karl XIV Johan. 1818–1844. CU 1/2 skilling. Avesta mint. Dated 1819. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66 BN. Brown surfaces with a great deal of red luster showing through. Only specimen graded. Ex H. Christensen 82 (10 December 1982), lot 352 (part of)." This type was issued 1819-30 along with copper quarter and one skilling pieces. The denomination was dropped in 1832. It is common in circulated condition. The present dynasty is descended from Charles Bernadotte, one of Napoleon's generals who defected to Sweden. Collecting Swedish coins is complicated by the multiple currency reforms the country underwent during the period.
Recorded mintage: 1,264,000.
Specification: 8.5 g, copper, 25.5-26 mm diameter, this specimen Ø30 mm, 8.94 g, 12h axis.
Catalog reference: KM 596; Tingström 9.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Teller, M. Louis, and Victor England, Jr., The Richard Lissner Collection, Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, 2014.
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