Christian VII of Norway - 8 Skilling Danske 1778

Country: Norway
King Christian VII (1766-1808).
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1778 (1778-1795)
Value: 8 Skilling (1⁄12)
Currency: Rigsdaler specie (1746-1814)
Composition: Silver (.562)
Weight: 2.8 g.
Diameter: 22 mm 
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Grade: VF/XF
Mintage: 922,000
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 257

Obverse:
Crowned monogram of king Christian VII, surrounded by inscription.

Lettering: D·G·DAN·NOR·VAN·GOT·REX

Translation: By Gods grace, King of Denmark, Norway, Vandals and Goths

Reverse:
Coat of arms of Denmark, Norway and Holstein, surrounded by the value. Date divided by mint letter and mintmark.

Lettering:
8·SKILLING DANSKE·
17·H·I A·B·78

Edge:
Smooth.

Mints:
Royal Norwegian Mint (Den Kongelige Mynt), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date).

Référence : KM# 257

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Collection : Kingdom of Norway (1600-Date)