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8 Skilling - Christian IV
🇳🇴 Norway · 8 Skilling - Christian IV · 1524–1742
| Weight | 2.39 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Mintmark | Flower |
| Mintage | 16,800 Flower issue reported only — 2 further varieties unpublished |
| Composition | 87.50% Silver |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | Brekke# 122, AAJT# 122, Thesen# 122 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-NOR-2080 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1642 Norway 8 Skilling - Christian IV coins were minted?
16,800 were struck (Flower issue reported only — 2 further varieties unpublished).
What is a 1642 Norway 8 Skilling - Christian IV made of?
0.875 Silver, weighing 2.39 g.
What is the melt value of a 1642 Norway 8 Skilling - Christian IV?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1642 Norway 8 Skilling - Christian IV a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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