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2 Skilling - Carl XV

Features

Issuer Norway
King Charles IV (Karl IV) (1859-1872)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1870-1872
Value 2 Skilling (1⁄60)
Currency Speciedaler (1816-1875)
Composition Billon (.250 silver) (Ag 25%, Cu 75%)
Weight 1.50 g
Diameter 14.5 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
38996
References Rønning# 215, 215a, etc.
Bjørn R. Rønning; 1971. Norges mynter 1628-1873. Universitetsforlaget.
, Brekke# 20, 21A, etc.
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Larsen# 11.3
Jørn Kristian Larsen; 2014. Norges mynter 1814-2014 = Coins of Norway 1814-2014. Self-published, Vestby, Norway.
, KM# 336
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Obverse

Crowned rectangular shield with a crowned norwegian lion holding a halberd and facing left with vertical lines in the background, inside the shield. Inscription divided by shield. Beaded ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CL= | XV

Translation: Carl XV

Reverse

Value and date on three lines. Mintmark below date. Beaded ring on the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
🏵2🏵
SKILLING
1871

Edge

Plain.

Mint

Mintmark of Norwegian Mint Norwegian Mint (Norske Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)

Comments

KM#336.1 has rosettes on each side of numerical value on reverse (1870-1871).
KM#336.2 has stars on each side of numerical value on reverse (1871).

In 1872 a series of specially struck curculation coins with the date 1872 were made to be placed on Haraldshaugen underneath “Haraldstøtten” to celebrate Harald Fairfair unifying Norway into one kingdom.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1870  Photo 900 000 $ 5.50 $ 8.40 $ 9.30 Rønning# 215
Bjørn R. Rønning; 1971. Norges mynter 1628-1873. Universitetsforlaget.
, Brekke# 20
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, KM# 336.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
46%
1871  Photo 900 000 $ 7.20 Rønning# 215
Bjørn R. Rønning; 1971. Norges mynter 1628-1873. Universitetsforlaget.
, Brekke# 21A
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, KM# 336.1
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
44%
1871  Photo 1 140 400 $ 13 Rønning# 215a
Bjørn R. Rønning; 1971. Norges mynter 1628-1873. Universitetsforlaget.
, Brekke# 21B
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, KM# 336.2
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
38%
1872  3 Rønning# p73
Bjørn R. Rønning; 1971. Norges mynter 1628-1873. Universitetsforlaget.
, Brekke# 34
Bjarne Ahlström, Bernhard F. Brekke, Bengt Hemmingsson; 1976. Norges Mynter = The Coinage of Norway. Numismatiska Bokförlaget, Stockholm, Sweden.
, Larsen# 11.3
Jørn Kristian Larsen; 2014. Norges mynter 1814-2014 = Coins of Norway 1814-2014. Self-published, Vestby, Norway.
Not released for circulation 0%

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Actual billon weight: 0.012 oz
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Skilling - Carl XV
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 38
Lot 279
Internet Archive
4 May 2024 1870 – Rønning# 215, Brekke# 20, KM# 336.1 UNC USD 160.93
(NOK 1500.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Skilling - Carl XVPicture 1 of a sold 2 Skilling - Carl XV
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 19
Lot 312
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2020 1871 – Rønning# 215, Brekke# 21A, KM# 336.1 UNC USD 128.75
(NOK 1200.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Skilling - Carl XV
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 26
Lot 719
Internet Archive
27 Nov 2021 1871 – Rønning# 215a, Brekke# 21B, KM# 336.2 AU USD 53.64
(NOK 500.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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