½ Speciedaler - Oscar II 1873 front ½ Speciedaler - Oscar II 1873 back
½ Speciedaler - Oscar II 1873 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

½ Speciedaler - Oscar II

1873 year
Silver (.875) 14.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Oscar II (1872-1905)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1873
Value
½ Speciedaler
Currency
Speciedaler (1816-1875)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
14.45 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#38997
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Coat of Arms with the norwegian lion holding an axe, surrounded by laureates. Date on the bottom. Beaded ring on the edge of the reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
18 1/2 ST.1 MK.FS.
1/2 Sp
1873

Interesting fact

The ½ Speciedaler coin from Norway, minted in 1873 during the reign of King Oscar II, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.875), it was designed with a unique wreath-like pattern on the reverse side, which was created by the artist, Ivar Throndsen. This wreath pattern was a departure from the traditional coin designs of the time, and it gives the coin a distinctive look that sets it apart from other coins of the era.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1873  4200 - - - - - -

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