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. The 1/12 Skilling had a short life, but was produced in fairly large quantities, about 1-3 million per year issued. 1802-1808 The smallest of the early coins, one twelfth of a skilling, struck in copper. Diameter 20.5 mm, weight 2.4 grams. On the obverse is a stylized "G IV A", for King Gustav IV Adolf. 1812 King Carl XIII, triple crown moved to reverse, arrows removed. 1825 King Carl XIV Johan. Exists with plain or reeded edge. Continue to Swedish 1/6 Skilling. Return to Swedish Coins: Type Collecting main page. 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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