1 Krona - Oscar II (Pattern strike) 1881 front 1 Krona - Oscar II (Pattern strike) 1881 back
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1 Krona - Oscar II Pattern strike

1881 year
Bimetallic: gold centre in silver ring (Central part in gold.) 10.47 g -
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Oscar II (1872-1907)
Type
Pattern
Year
1881
Value
1 Krona (1&nbspSEK)
Currency
Krona (1873-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: gold centre in silver ring (Central part in gold.)
Weight
10.47 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#191348
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned Coat of arms of Sweden held by lion supporters at sides and King's motto on a scroll below. Above the crown is the value, while below the motto is the date with at sides the mintmarks.

Lettering:
1 KRONA
BRÖDRAFOLKENS VÄL
1881 E.B.

Translation: The welfare of the brother peoples.

Comment

The two unique types are located in the Royal Coin Cabinet in Stockholm.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Krona - Oscar II (Pattern strike) 1881 from Sweden is that it was designed with a unique bimetallic composition, featuring a gold center surrounded by a silver ring. This distinctive design was intended to prevent counterfeiting and make the coin more easily identifiable.