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10 Öre - Oscar II
Silver (.750) | 0.85 g | 12.7 mm |
Issuer | Sweden |
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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 |
Numista | N#37761 |
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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 |
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1872 ST | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1873 ST | 635440 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Öre - Oscar II 1872-1873 coin.