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1 Öre - Oscar I

 
Bronze 2.8 g 19.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Oscar I (1844-1859)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1856-1858
Value
1 Öre (0.01)
Currency
Riksdaler riksmynt (1855-1873)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.8 g
Diameter
19.8 mm
Thickness
1.21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#15955
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

Value and date on three lines within laurel and oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
ÖRE
1858

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Öre coin from Sweden, minted during the reign of Oscar I (1856-1858), was made of bronze and weighed 2.8 grams. Despite its small size and weight, this coin was an important part of Sweden's currency system at the time, and it remained in circulation for many years. In fact, the 1 Öre coin was used in Sweden until the early 20th century, when it was eventually replaced by smaller coins. Today, coins like this one are highly sought after by collectors and can be valuable additions to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1856  24000 - - - - - -
1857  1620200 - - - - - -
1858  6290047 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Öre - Oscar I 1856-1858 coin.