© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Francs - Oscar II Pattern strike
1881 year| Bimetallic: gold (.900) centre in silver (.900) ring (Ring weighs 12.195 grams while center weighs 2.439) | 14.65 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Oscar II (1872-1907) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1881 |
| Value | 10 Francs (10 SEK) |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: gold (.900) centre in silver (.900) ring (Ring weighs 12.195 grams while center weighs 2.439) |
| Weight | 14.65 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#191345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Three Crowns of Sweden in center gold part, lettering regarding coin's weight in silver ring.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI MONÉTAIRE
* OR 2.439 GR. *
ARGENT 12.195 GR.
Translation: Pattern coinage, gold, 2.439 grams, silver, 12.195 grams.
Comment
In 1881 the monetary conference took place in Paris. Here the very last battle was fought between the bimetallists and the gold standards. Sweden was represented by the former minister of finance Hans Forsell. When the silver value sank in value against the gold, the multitude overthrow the banks in order to deposit their silver coins in return for gold coins. The pattern coins Forsell took with him struck by The Royal Coin Mint in Stockholm would prove a method that would remedy this occurring problem - silver and gold in the same coin.These coins were minted in seven specimen. Forsell received the "Large Cross of The Legion Of Honor".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Francs - Oscar II (Pattern strike) 1881 from Sweden is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a gold (.900) center surrounded by a silver (.900) ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins of its time and adds to its numismatic appeal.
