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12 Skilling - Oscar II

1873 year
Silver (.875) 2.89 g -
Description
Issuer
Norway
King
Oscar II (1872-1905)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1873
Value
12 Skilling (0.1)
Currency
Speciedaler (1816-1875)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
2.89 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#38998
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Crowned arms divides value, surrounded by laurettes, crossed hammers divides date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
12 SK
18 73

Interesting fact

The 12 Skilling coin from Norway, issued during the reign of King Oscar II in 1873, features a unique design element - a small anchor symbol located above the king's crown on the obverse side of the coin. This anchor symbol was added to the coin's design to signify Norway's strong maritime history and its connection to the sea.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1873  490000 - - - - - -

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