Sweden Coins: Type Collecting

Sweden Coins: Type Collecting - One Skilling

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The currency reform of 1798 introduced the Skilling, for which 48 equaled 1 Riksdaler. The Skilling changed to the Skilling Banco in 1835, and was retired in 1855.

1802-1805

One skilling, struck in copper. Diameter 33 mm, weight 17 grams.
On the obverse is a stylized "G IV A", for King Gustav IV Adolf.

1812-1817

King Carl XIII, legend added to obverse.

1819-1830

King Carl XIV Johan.

1832

Bust of King Carl XIV Johan. Arrows replaced by triple crown on reverse.
Diameter 30 mm.

1835-1843

New reverse design, "skilling banco".
Diameter 27.8 mm, weight 11.3 grams.

1844-1845

King Oscar.

1847-1855

Redesigned portrait, slightly smaller.

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References:
- Myntkalendar 1981, by Raoul Örtendahl, 1980.
- 1994 Standard Catalog of World Coins, by Chester L. Krause and Clifford Mishler, 1993.
- Standard Catalog of World Coins - 18th Century, by Chester L. Krause and Clifford Mishler, 1997.

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