Norway 2 Skilling - Christian VII, 1778 – 1788

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Norway Norway
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1746 – 1814)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Skilling
Year 1778 – 1788
Ruler Christian VII (1766–1808)
Composition Billon (.344 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 1.181
Diameter (mm) 17.3
Thickness (mm) 0.6
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Skilling from Norway. Issued from 1778 to 1788. Struck in Billon (.344 silver). Measures 17.3 mm and weighs 1.18 g.

Obverse
Crowned monogram
Reverse
Crowned shield with 3 lions and 9 hearts Two crossed hammers (Denotes Norway)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1788 HIAB 1.8M 14%
1787 HIAB 3.9M 16%
1786 HIAB 6.3M 30%
1785 HIAB 3.5M 10%
1784 HIAB 7.9M 13%
1783 HIAB 7.9M 15%
1782 HIAB 7.9M 18%
1781 HIAB 4.3M 17%
1781 HIAB — R in NOR inverted
1780 HIAB 7.2M 13%
1779 HIAB 2.5M 8%
1778 HIAB 580K 11%

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