Crowned rectangular shield with a crowned norwegian lion holding a halberd and facing left with vertical lines in the background, inside the shield. Inscription divided by shield. Beaded ring on the rim.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CL= |
XV (Translation: Carl XV)
Reverse description
Denomination in a solid ring with horizontal lines in the background. Value above the circle. Date divided by mintmark below the circle. Beaded ring on the rim. Overstruck PROVE.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
* SKILLING *
1
PROVE
18 ⚒ 70
Edge
Mint
Norwegian Mint (Norske Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)
Mintage
1870 - Unique -
Catalog ID
6082250710
Comments
Van Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.