10 Öre - Oscar II 1872-1873 front 10 Öre - Oscar II 1872-1873 back
10 Öre - Oscar II 1872-1873 photo
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10 Öre - Oscar II

 
Silver (.750) 0.85 g 12.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Sweden
King
Oscar II (1872-1907)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1872-1873
Value
10 Öre (0.1)
Currency
Riksdaler riksmynt (1855-1873)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
0.85 g
Diameter
12.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#37761
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Value and date within laurel wreath. Mintmark at sides of date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
ÖRE
S T.
1873

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Öre - Oscar II 1872-1873 coin from Sweden is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country's monetary system. In 1873, Sweden transitioned from a system of local currencies to a national currency, and the 10 Öre coin was one of the first coins to be minted under this new system. This coin, made of silver, was a significant departure from the previous local currencies, which were often made of copper or other base metals. The use of silver in the 10 Öre coin symbolized the country's commitment to a more modern and standardized monetary system.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1872 ST 120000 - - - - - -
1873 ST 635440 - - - - - -

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