8 Skilling - Christian VII Pattern

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IssuerNorway
Year1779
TypeCoin pattern
Value8 Skilling (1⁄12)
CurrencyRigsdaler specie (1746-1814)
CompositionGold
Weight3.05 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Hede#14
Obverse descriptionCrowned mirrored monogram of King Christian VII. Surrounded by inscription. Beaded ring on the edge.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD · G · DAN · NOR · VAN · GOT · REX ·
(Translation: Christian VII, by the Grace of God, King of Denmark, Norway, the Wends and the Goths)
Reverse descriptionCrowned coat of arms of Denmark, Norway and Holstein in a shield. Surrounded by the inscription. Date and mintmasters initials divided by mintmark below the shield. Beaded ring on the edge.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering8·SKILLING | DANSKE· 17 H·I ⚒ A·B 79·
(Translation: 8 Danish Skilling)
Edge
MintNorwegian Mint (Norske
Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)
Mintage1779  - -
Catalog ID2612828230
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