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4 Skilling
Sweden
1718–1855
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$0.06
Based on Copper spot price ($6.07/oz) · 95.0% purity · 4.8g
Updated 6:41 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Sweden |
| Years Minted | 1718–1855 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Features the portrait of the reigning Swedish monarch.
Reverse
Depicts the denomination and the Swedish coat of arms.
History & Notable Facts
The 4 Skilling was one of Sweden's most enduring copper coins, circulating through wars, regime changes, and economic shifts for nearly 140 years. That kind of staying power in a pocket piece is rare, even for bronze.
We know it was struck in various Swedish mints, starting around 1718, with designs that typically featured the monarch's bust on one side and a crowned shield on the other. The coin weighed about 6 to 8 grams, depending on the year, and served as small change for everything from bread to beer. Records show production peaked in the mid-1700s, but exact figures for later dates vanished in the 1838 Stockholm fire.
Not every 4 Skilling was perfectly made; some strikes were off-center, giving collectors a wry surprise. As for myths, no, it wasn't cursed by Vikings—it's just metal.
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