1812 Sweden 1 Skilling
KM#585
King Karl (Charles) XIII
Copper
• Weight: 28.3g
• Diameter: 34mm
Issued during the reign of King Karl XIII (1809-1818), this is the first year of issue for this 1 Skilling type.
Obverse: Crowned royal monogram flanked by three crowns
Legend: "FOLKES VÄL MIN HÖGSTA LAG"
(Translation: "The welfare of the people is my highest law.")
Reverse: Crossed arrows dividing denomination and date
"1 SKILLING" with date 1812
Large, heavy early 19th-century Swedish copper coin with strong eye appeal and classic Scandinavian design.
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Condition
Circulated example with honest wear consistent with age. Details in monogram and arrows remain visible. Please review photos carefully for exact condition and surfaces.
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Great addition for collectors of:
• Scandinavian coinage
• Early 1800s European copper
• Swedish monarchy
• Type coin collectors
Ships securely and protected.
1812 Sweden 1 Skilling
KM#585
King Karl (Charles) XIII
Copper
• Weight: 28.3g
• Diameter: 34mm
Issued during the reign of King Karl XIII (1809-1818), this is the first year of issue for this 1 Skilling type.
Obverse: Crowned royal monogram flanked by three crowns
Legend: "FOLKES VÄL MIN HÖGSTA LAG"
(Translation: "The welfare of the people is my highest law.")
Reverse: Crossed arrows dividing denomination and date
"1 SKILLING" with date 1812
Large, heavy early 19th-century Swedish copper coin with strong eye appeal and classic Scandinavian design.
⸻
Condition
Circulated example with honest wear consistent with age. Details in monogram and arrows remain visible. Please review photos carefully for exact condition and surfaces.
⸻
Great addition for collectors of:
• Scandinavian coinage
• Early 1800s European copper
• Swedish monarchy
• Type coin collectors
Ships securely and protected.
