1 Öre - Oscar I Pattern strike, Type II
1853 year| Copper (95% copper, 4% pewter and 1% zinc) | 3.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Oscar I (1844-1859) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | 1 Öre (0.01) |
| Currency | Riksdaler riksmynt (1855-1873) |
| Composition | Copper (95% copper, 4% pewter and 1% zinc) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#190163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value on four lines above date surrounded by lettering.
Lettering:
PROF-MYNT · 95 D. KOPPAR 4 D. TENN 1 D. ZINK ·
1
ÖRE
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125 Rd.
1853
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Öre - Oscar I (Pattern strike, Type II) 1853 from Sweden is that it was designed by the artist and engraver, Erik Lindberg. He was a prominent artist in Sweden at the time and his design for the coin features a detailed portrait of King Oscar I, with a crown on his head and a scepter in his hand. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Swedish monarchy.
