Norway · 1867 · ½ skillingThis ½ skilling 1867 coin, struck in bronze, is a divisional coin of the Kingdom of Sweden and Norway. It was issued under the reign of King Charles XV (who reigned from 1859 to 1872). The date 1867 falls within a period of strong industrialization and national development for Norway, still united with Sweden. This coin is representative of the monetary system used before the 1875 reform, where the skilling will be replaced by the Øre and the Krone, following the accession to the Scandinavian Monetary Union.
The face value « ½ » is inscribed large at the centre, separated by a slash. The word « SKILLING » is inscribed in an arc above the value. The date « 1867 » is positioned in an arc at the bottom. A mint mark (miners' tools) is visible under the date, indicating the mint of Kongsberg. Stylized rosettes (fleurons) are present on either side of the central value.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.4 mm.
