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10 Kronor - Oscar II
1901 year| Gold (.900) | 4.4803 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Sweden |
|---|---|
| King | Oscar II (1872-1907) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1901 |
| Value | 10 Kronor 10 SEK = USD 0.97 |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 4.4803 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#35510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Royal Coat of arms within crowned mantle divides mintmarks. Above the king's motto, and below the value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRÖDRAFOLKENS VÄL
E.B.
10 KRONOR
Translation: The welfare of the brother peoples
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Kronor - Oscar II 1901 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time when Sweden was still using the gold standard, which means that the value of the coin was pegged to the value of gold. This is evident in the fact that the coin is made of .900 gold, which was a common practice during the gold standard era. The use of gold in coinage was a way for governments to ensure the value of their currency and to maintain confidence in the financial system. The fact that this coin was minted during this time period highlights the historical context in which it was created and the economic policies that were in place at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 EB | 213286 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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