Sweden Coins: Type Collecting - 1/2 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. The 1/2 skilling coin was produced in fairly large quantities, about 2 million per year.

1799-1802


One half of a skilling, struck in copper. Diameter 29.5 mm, weight 8.5 grams.

1802-1809


On the obverse is a stylized "G IV A", for King Gustav IV Adolf.

1815-1817


King Carl XIII, legend added to obverse.

1819-1830


King Carl XIV Johan.

1832-1833


Bust of King Carl XIV Johan.

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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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