Norway 2 Skilling - Frederik V, 1761 – 1764

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Norway Norway
Currency Rigsdaler specie (1746 – 1814)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Skilling
Year 1761 – 1764
Ruler Frederick V (Friedrich V) (1746–1766)
Composition Billon (.250 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 1.151
Diameter (mm) 18
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized 1814

Description

2 Skilling from Norway. Issued from 1761 to 1764. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.15 g.

Obverse
Crowned mirrored monogram of king Frederik V, surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the edge. (The King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse
Crowned norwegian lion holding an axe, facing left. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1764  TL 914K 21%
1763  TL 931K 21%
1762  TL 3.4M 57%
1761  TL 192K 14%

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