1856 Rigsmont Skilling (Denmark): Orb (o) or Crown (c)?

CollectorBob

I've got 2 of these 1856 skillings (KM# 763) but am not sure how to tell whether they are the "orb" or "crown" ones. KM lists the XF orb ones for $11 while the crown ones are $275. Can someone here tell me what I should be looking for on the coin to determine one or the other? Thank you.

--Boman.

MadMuffin

You should look below the monogram on the obverse and you'll probably need a magnifyer as the mint mark is tiny.

The crown version is very rare and is only found in UNC or AU. I'd say the chance you have one with and orb is more than 99%.

Hope this helps

Marcel

JZrarities

Welcome to the Darkside Forum COLLECTOR BOB

CollectorBob

Thanks guys! With the 4X magnifier I currently have I can't spot anything on the coins. I'm awaiting receipt of the 16X one I oredered online, and hopefully then I will spot a "crown".

--Boman.