Sweden 1802 skilling
The first specimen was lot 10736 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $176. The catalog description[1] noted, "SWEDEN. Skilling, 1802. NGC MS-63 BN." The second specimen was lot 31795 in Heritage sale 3029 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $705. The catalog description[2] noted, "Gustaf IV Adolf Skilling 1802, MS64 Red Brown NGC. Struck over an earlier coin, possibly a 1748 2 Ore, with quite a bit of the original details visible. An attractive large copper type with luster in the obverse legends." Prior to the reform of 1830, 48 skilling = one riksdaler. This type of 1802-05 is noted as struck over older two öre pieces. The denomination was terminated in 1855.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.3 g, copper, 33.5-34 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-566.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.
- [2]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Stuart Levine and Bruce Lorich, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3029, featuring Selections from the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part III, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.
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