Sweden 1833/2 1/4 skilling

Sincona sale 80, lot 3234

This specimen was lot 3234 in Sincona sale 80 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 100 CHF (about US$120 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"SWEDEN, Karl XIV. Johann, 1818-1844. 1/4 Skilling 1833, Stockholm. Stempel in der Jahreszahl aus 1832 geändert. NGC MS65 RB. (kingdom of Sweden, Charles XIV John, 1818-44. quarter skilling of 1833, Stockholm mint, 1833/2 overdate. Gem uncirculated.)"

This type was struck 1832-33 only. All the known specimens for this year are the overdate shown here. Altho it has a lower mintage than the 1832, the 1833/2 is priced lower in the SCWC. This was the last time this denomination was issued.

Recorded mintage: 96,000.

Specification: 4.30 g, copper, 21.3 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: Delzanno 131. AAH 134.

Source:

• Bjorne Ahlström, Yngve Almer and Bengt Hemmingson, Sveriges Mynt, 1521-1977, the Coinage of Sweden. Stockholm: Numismatika Bokforlaget AB, 1976.
• Delzanno, Roberto, Myntårsboken 2022, Sveriges Mynt 995-2021, 1:a upplagen, Stockholm, 2021.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 80, World Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, World Banknotes, Coins and Medals from Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

Links to:

• 1829 ¼ skilling
• 1833-CB 1/8 riksdaler
• 1833-CB half riksdaler
• 1833 ducat
• 1834 riksdaler
• Coins and currency dated 1833