Norway 2 Skilling - Christian V, 1688 – 1699

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Norway Norway
Currency Speciedaler - Mark (1523 – 1746)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Skilling
Year 1688 – 1699
Ruler Christian V (1670–1699)
Composition Billon (.344 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 1.2
Diameter (mm) 18
Thickness (mm) 0.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Skilling from Norway. Issued from 1688 to 1699. Struck in Billon (.344 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.2 g.

Obverse
Crowned mirrored monogram of king Christian V. Beaded ring on the edge of the obverse.
Reverse
Crowned norwegian lion holding an axe, facing left. Surrounded by value and date. Beaded ring on the edege of the reverse.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1699  483K 12%
1698  396K 8%
1697  455K 4%
1696  371K 8%
1695  357K 31%
1694  370K 8%
1693  306K 4%
1692  334K 12%
1691  959K 12%
1690  898K 15%
1689  728K 15%
1688  — 15%

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