Norway 8 Skilling - Frederik IV, 1727 – 1730

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Norway Norway
Currency Speciedaler - Mark (1523 – 1746)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Skilling
Year 1727 – 1730
Ruler Frederick IV (Frederik IV) (1699–1730)
Composition Billon (.468 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 3.67
Diameter (mm) 22.5
Thickness (mm) 1.15
Demonetized Yes

Description

8 Skilling from Norway. Issued from 1727 to 1730. Struck in Billon (.468 silver). Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 3.67 g.

Obverse
Crowned lion holding an axe, facing left, Surrounded by inscription (Frederik IV, by Gods grace, King of Denmark, Norway, Vandals and Goths)
Reverse
Value and date on four lines. Mint master´s initials under the date. Date divided by mintmark
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1730  NBF 1.4M mintage includes 1730 of KM#224 25%
1729  NBF 1.1M 25%
1728  C 1.3M 50%
1727  HCM — mintage included in 1727 of KM#223 38%

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