Norway 2 Skilling - Christian V, 1670 – 1672

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Norway Norway
Currency Speciedaler - Mark (1523 – 1746)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Skilling
Year 1670 – 1672
Ruler Christian V (1670–1699)
Composition Billon (.281 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 1.22
Diameter (mm) 18.3
Thickness (mm) 0.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Skilling from Norway. Issued from 1670 to 1672. Struck in Billon (.281 silver). Measures 18.3 mm and weighs 1.22 g.

Obverse
Norwegian lion holding an axe in a beaded circle, facing left and surrounded by lettering. Beaded ring on the edge. (By Gods grace, King Christian IV)
Reverse
Value on four lines in a beaded circle, surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the edge ((King of) Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1672 
1671 
1670  88K

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