© Kjetil Kvist
© Kjetil Kvist
10 Kroner - Haakon VII Trial strike
1909 year| Gold plated copper | 2.51 g | - |
| Issuer | Norway |
|---|---|
| King | Haakon VII (1905-1957) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1909 |
| Value | 10 Kroner 10 NOK = USD 0.94 |
| Currency | Krone (1875-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Weight | 2.51 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#399667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
King Olaf Haraldson, the Saint
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OLAV DEN HEILIGE
· 10 KRONER ·
Designer: Henrik Bull
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Kroner - Haakon VII (Trial strike) 1909 from Norway, made of Gold plated copper weighing 2.51g, is a rare and unique coin. It was minted in 1909 as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a test run to evaluate the design and production process. As a result, only a limited number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, the coin features a portrait of King Haakon VII on one side and the Norwegian coat of arms on the other, making it a valuable piece of Norwegian history.
