A die study of the Danish–Norwegian 1 skilling 1771

989 die combinations

Struck in the millions over 15 years at three mints — Altona, Copenhagen and Kongsberg — yet every coin carries the same frozen date. This site documents each known die and pairing of the 1 skilling 1771, chronologically ordered and illustrated in full resolution.

3mints
18die types
989die combinations
Reverse of 1 skilling 1771, die A781
Reverse die A781 · Altona Mint

The Altona Mint

Where the mintage began in 1771. Seven die types, reverse dies A101–A797 — from Wolff's first dies to the largest die group of them all.

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The Copenhagen Mint

Joined in 1773 with the «Schimmelmann» coins, backdated to 1771. Eight die types, C101–C897, including the rarest treasures of the entire mintage.

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The Kongsberg Mint

The Norwegian chapter, initiated in late 1782 — eleven years after Altona. Three die types, identified by the small dotted rosettes.

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